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Lionel Kesztenbaum

French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), Aubervilliers, France and Paris School of Economics, Paris, France.
Health and mortality

Paris:  from capital of early death during the Belle Époque (1871-1914) to a longevity champion today 

December 18, 2025December 15, 2025 Florian Bonnet, France Meslé, Catalina Torres and Lionel Kesztenbaum
Europe, France, Health, Mortality

Paris was once marked by high mortality. In the late 19th century, the French capital lagged significantly behind the rest of France in life expectancy. Today, it ranks among the … Read more

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