French paradox

English

Etymology

Coined by Dr. Serge Renaud of Bordeaux University in 1992.

Proper noun

the French paradox

  1. The observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.

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