Objective - Smoking is a risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases. In France, one-quarter of the population smokes daily, which is one of the highest rates observed in Western...

Key points Confirmed cases S12: 787 confirmed cases S13: 994 confirmed cases Total 2021: 4,572 confirmed cases < 2019 and > 2020 Affected areas Le Port (40% of cases), Saint-Paul (18%), La...

While healthcare professionals have been on the front lines of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year, healthcare facilities are facing significant strain due to the...

Physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle are major risk factors for noncommunicable diseases. For health reasons, it is therefore recommended to engage in regular physical activity...

Key Points The epidemiological situation regarding COVID-19 in Martinique continues to deteriorate. The rise in SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological indicators continued during the first week of...

Key points Guadeloupe A stable trend at a high level for all surveillance indicators has been observed in Guadeloupe over the past six weeks, despite fluctuations in virological...

Quantitative Health Impact Assessments (QHIA) can be used to quantify the health benefits of measures to reduce air pollution. One of their key advantages is the ability to estimate the...

The year 2019 saw exceptionally high temperatures, which led to the issuance of "red heat wave" alerts for the first time in several departments. The decision to place a department under...