Unit 5: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life

Unit 5 explores themes related to the quality of life in French-speaking communities. In this unit, the primary thematic focus is Contemporary Life, however, ties can be made to other themes, such as: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, and Beauty and Aesthetics.

Emotional and physical well-being can have a great impact on one's quality of life. What we eat 🥑 and how long we sleep 😴 have a great effect on how we feel.

Public education is free (gratuit) for all French citizens 🇫🇷 and compulsory (obligatoire) between the ages of 3 and 16, although many children and young adults continue their studies well past the age of 16. There are three types of schools in France 🏫 🏫 🏫. The first type is public schools (écoles publiques), which are state-run and free.

The quality of housing (la qualité du logement) 🏘️ available can have a significant effect on one's own quality of life. Different measurements of housing quality include, but are not limited to: air quality (qualité de l'air), presence of mold (présence de moisissure), safety (sécurité), proximity to work (proximité du travail) etc. Those living in poor-quality homes are at a greater risk for developing chronic disease (maladie chronique) 🤒 and injuries (blessures) 🤕, as well as poor mental health (santé mentale) 😢.