Objective: To present the results of the second phase of the PSAS-9 program regarding the health impacts of urban air pollution. The relative risks associated with short-term exposure to...

"Poppers" is the common name for alkyl nitrites. They are used to enhance sexual experiences or for the brief euphoria they induce immediately after inhalation. Despite various periods...

The need for a tuberculosis control program arose due to disparities in incidence (both geographic and across population groups) and varying tuberculosis control practices. This program...

Young people who use psychoactive substances are often viewed through a stereotypical lens by adult society. Any risk prevention policy must begin by moving beyond these assumptions and...

Each psychoactive substance carries its own specific risks: a detailed review of these risks. Gaining a better understanding of them enables the development of tailored prevention...

Psychosocial influences appear to play a decisive role in young people’s habits and risky behaviors. Young people engage in excessive consumption to test their limits and those of...

The requirement for all children to receive the BCG vaccine before entering a group setting was suspended in July 2007. This requirement was replaced by a strong recommendation that...

Effective tobacco control relies on public awareness campaigns designed to dispel the positive image of tobacco—especially among young people—and highlight its dangers. But these efforts...

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the scientific evidence regarding validated interventions for tobacco prevention among children and adolescents. The rise in...