The health effects of secondhand smoke have recently been called into question. However, there is a substantial body of evidence supporting the existence of these effects. The main...

The cardiovascular benefits of smoking cessation depend directly on the prevalence of smoking, its impact on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity, and the extent to which this risk...

Some treatments for tobacco dependence have scientifically proven efficacy, but this efficacy may seem limited. The most effective treatments enable at least 6 months of complete...

Since the smoking bans in public places in 2007 and 2008, café and restaurant patios have become more widespread and are increasingly enclosed, especially in winter. The association "Les...

Introduction - The cigarette pack is a marketing tool for the tobacco industry. To combat this phenomenon, the World Health Organization recommends the implementation of standardized...

The mandatory BCG vaccination requirement was suspended in July 2007 and replaced by a recommendation to vaccinate children at risk of tuberculosis. Furthermore, the intradermal...

The data presented pertain to cases of active tuberculosis reported in France during 2009. In 2009, 5,276 cases of active tuberculosis were reported, representing 8.2 per 100,000...

Many factors—including environmental pollutants, nutritional factors, and infectious agents—begin to influence children’s health as early as the prenatal and perinatal periods. The Elfe...

Background - Following a resurgence of syphilis in France in 2000, a surveillance system was established. Data collected over a 10-year period allow for the description of trends and...