A Georgia Visitor’s Quick Takes On French Health Care

Spending a week in France got me to thinking about the differences between health care there versus what we have in Georgia and the United States.

So here are a few casual observations, along with internet data, about health in the country that’s our oldest ally.

Smoking: The French have a higher smoking rate than we do. And it’s often a younger crowd that’s lighting up. Secondhand smoke is a big problem for a Paris cafe visitor sitting along the sidewalks. E-cigarettes are a frequent sight, just as in the U.S.