Gaps & Equity
Medical deserts, social disparity, and the gaps the system still leaves.
Lead entryMedical Deserts: Where France Runs Out of Doctors
Millions have no regular GP. The map shows where the shortage bites hardest.
How France Is Trying to Close the Health Gap
Coverage is near-universal, but outcomes still track income and geography.
Rural vs Urban: The Two-Speed System
Same card, very different waiting times — the geography of access.
The Gaps the System Still Leaves
Dental, optical, mental health and the costs that quietly fall through.
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The short versionsHow France Is Trying to Close the Health Gap
Coverage is near-universal, but outcomes still track income and geography.
Read the entry →Rural vs Urban: The Two-Speed System
Same card, very different waiting times — the geography of access.
Read the entry →The Gaps the System Still Leaves
Dental, optical, mental health and the costs that quietly fall through.
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