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Drug use in France in 2010. Analysis of data from the 2010 Health Barometer regarding psychoactive substance use among the adult population.
For the past decade, INPES and OFDT have been measuring the prevalence and use of psychoactive substances through surveys of the general population. Conducted among the general...
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An increase in smoking has been confirmed in France.
The initial findings of the 2010 Health Barometer from the National Institute for Prevention and Health Education (Inpes) confirm the recent rise in smoking rates in France. The...
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A study demonstrates the value of distributing fruits and vegetables through food aid.
A team of researchers studied the distribution of fruits and vegetables to people in precarious situations through food assistance programs. Most of these individuals would not consume...
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Physicians' Involvement in the Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening Program in France
Introduction In France, screening using a fecal occult blood test is recommended every two years for people aged 50 to 74. If the test is positive, a colonoscopy is offered. An organized...
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How would you describe the health concerns of Champlan residents?
Two sociological studies were conducted at the request of the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS) on the health concerns of the residents of Champlan. The second...
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The Matphyto Program: Crop-exposure matrices for plant protection products. Example of crop-exposure matrices for arsenic-based pesticides
The Occupational Health Department of the InVS has established and coordinates a program to develop crop-exposure matrices tailored to the agricultural population in France: the Matphyto...
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Technical information on occupational exposure to arsenic-based pesticides. Matrix of crops and exposure to arsenic-based pesticides
The Department of Occupational Health (DST) at the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS) has established and coordinates a program to develop exposure-occupational...
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Guide for the Investigation, Prevention, and Management of Acute Hepatitis A Cases
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Epidemiological evaluation of organized colorectal cancer screening in France. Review of the pilot program: updated data as of November 1, 2007
In France, colorectal cancer is a major public health issue, both in terms of the number of new cases and the number of deaths each year. Launched in 23 pilot departments, the organized...
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Perceptions of Hepatitis B and Its Prevention: Initial Findings from a Qualitative Study.
