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“Exposure of Pregnant Women to Metals and Metalloids” Publication of Volume...

Are pregnant women exposed to metals? What are the main sources of exposure? Santé publique France has published Volumes 2 and 3 of the perinatal component of the national biomonitoring program on...

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International Migrants Day, December 18, 2017

December 18, the UN-designated International Migrants Day, is an opportunity to highlight that access to healthcare and preventive health measures for migrants are critical public health issues....

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Salmonellosis Outbreak Caused by Salmonella enterica Serotype Agona Among...

Between August and November 2017, several infants were identified by the National Reference Center for Salmonella as having salmonellosis caused by Salmonella serotype Agona. The parents of these...

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The Air and Health Monitoring Program (PSAS) is celebrating its 20th anniversary

Air pollution remains a public health issue in France and around the world. On December 11, 2017, Santé publique France’s Air and Health Program (PSAS) celebrated its 20th anniversary. To mark the...

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Strengthening of Ebola surveillance in France during the large-scale...

Enhanced Ebola surveillance in France during a major outbreak in West Africa, March 2014–January 2016

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Salmonellosis Outbreak Caused by Salmonella enterica Serotype Agona Among...

Between August and November 2017, several infants were identified by the National Reference Center for Salmonella as having salmonellosis caused by Salmonella serotype Agona. The parents of these...

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Call for Applications to Form a Scientific Advisory Board for the EpiNano...

Call for Applications to Form a Scientific Advisory Board for the EpiNano Initiative

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Smoke-Free Month 2017: Participation Is High

The second #SmokeFreeMonth campaign, launched in October 2017 by the Ministry of Solidarity and Health and Santé publique France in partnership with the National Health Insurance, concluded on...

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World AIDS Day, December 1, 2017

To mark World AIDS Day on December 1, 2017, Santé publique France is releasing updated 2016 data on HIV infections and bacterial sexually transmitted infections in France. In addition, the...

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COSET-MSA: Launch of a Study on the Health of Agricultural Workers

Starting November 20, 2017, Santé publique France is launching the COSET-MSA study via an online questionnaire targeting 180,000 workers covered by the agricultural social security system....

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European Antibiotic Awareness Day, November 18, 2017

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day on November 18, 2017, Santé publique France, the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM), the French Agency for Food,...

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World Diabetes Day, November 14, 2017

In France, in 2015, more than 3.3 million people were receiving medication for diabetes. Furthermore, type 1 diabetes is affecting an increasing number of children: in 2015, more than 2,200...