At 25, 45 and 65 years old… Free medical consultations will be offered to French people at “three ages of life”, in order to strengthen the prevention component of the French health system, the Minister of Health, François Braun, announced on Sunday. an interview with the
JDD.
"We are entering the era of prevention" with this measure which will be included in the next social security financing bill, explains the minister, who insists: "we are going to take better care of children, who benefit from 20 examinations up to 16 years old, but also follow these generations during their lifetime”.
Each age has its own priorities
For adults aged 25, it will be a question of “taking stock of vaccines, their physical activity, possible addictions or difficulties linked to the start of professional life”.
They will also be alerted to "the need to have a doctor and the cardiovascular risk".
At 45, the consultation will focus on "the need to participate in screening for breast, colon or prostate cancer" and will allow "an assessment of physical activity and possible mental health disorders".
Finally, at age 65 will be discussed “the prevention of loss of autonomy, screening for cancers and all diseases that can be prevented”.
"This five-year term will be that of a vast reform of our health and prevention policy", promised François Braun at the beginning of September during a trip to Marseille.
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