What are the most common diseases in France?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the most common communicable diseases in France are:

* Influenza

* Measles

* Mumps

* Rubella

* Chickenpox

* Whooping cough

* Tetanus

* Diphtheria

* Poliomyelitis

* Hepatitis A

* Hepatitis B

* HIV/AIDS

* Tuberculosis

As for non-communicable diseases (aka "lifestyle diseases"), the most common causes of death in France are:

* Cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, stroke)

* Cancer

* Respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma)

* Diabetes

* Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

* Cirrhosis of the liver

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