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Exposures to mosquito repellents reported to poison control centers and toxicovigilance centers, France, 2000–2006.
To describe the acute toxicity of mosquito repellents, cases of exposure to repellents recorded in the national case database of French poison control and toxicovigilance centers (5...
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Infectious disease risks among expatriate humanitarian workers: an exploratory survey of 78 expatriates from "Médecins du Monde."
Humanitarian workers face a significant risk of infection due to potential prolonged exposure and difficult living conditions. During the first quarter of 2007, a questionnaire...
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The emergence of American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) has been confirmed in mainland France.
The prevalence and incidence of American human trypanosomiasis (THAm) have declined in Latin America since the launch of regional cross-border initiatives coordinated by the Pan...
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The grim toll of accidental drownings: 401 deaths in France during the summer of 2006
Introduction - In France, most drownings are accidental and account for several hundred deaths each year. The NOYADES surveys were established to better understand these accidents and...
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Evaluation of methods for monitoring the treatment of tuberculosis patients using the TB-info software, France, January 1996–December 2003.
In France, tuberculosis has been a reportable disease since 1964. Until now, mandatory reporting has been the sole source of information on the epidemiological situation. Two...
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Composition and characteristics of cannabis samples collected from users at four sites in France, 2004
The composition of cannabis products (herb, resin, oil), whose active ingredient is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is a subject of debate in France and across Europe. Until now,...
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What does the National Diabetes Surveillance Program tell us? Data from the ENTRED study.
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Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in France: surveillance and management, 1992–2002.
The National Reference Center for Mycobacterial Resistance to Antituberculosis Drugs (CNR-RMA) works alongside other national agencies to monitor mycobacterial resistance to...
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Tuberculosis in London: What Measures Are Being Taken to Control It?
In Western European countries, as in other countries where the incidence of tuberculosis is low, the disease is primarily a problem in large cities. London, with a population of...
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Healthcare professionals and smoking: results of the "Health Barometer" survey of doctors and pharmacists, France, 2003.
The National Cancer Action Plan, established in 2003 for a five-year period, identifies tobacco control as one of the top priorities in prevention. Healthcare professionals, whether...
