Introduction - Despite a decline in smoking rates among adolescents over the past decade, few studies have sought to assess the prevalence of new forms of tobacco use, such as hookah,...

In the name of combating "binge drinking"—an English-language term often used to describe the practice of consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time with the intent...

Should fear be used in prevention campaigns? This is an ongoing, unresolved debate between those who advocate for graphic imagery and others who warn of the risks of stigmatizing the...

Although children and adolescents demonstrate a good understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet, their food choices are primarily guided by their personal preferences....

Here are the various components of the National Nutrition and Health Program (PNNS) designed for those working in schools: informational resources, support for community-based...

People who seek medical care on a given day are at greater risk of excessive alcohol consumption than the rest of the population. Furthermore, this risk is twice as high among...

Many heavy drinkers set their own drinking limits, which exceed accepted norms. A macho attitude—often rooted in family tradition and largely resistant to prevention efforts—is...

Since September 2003, twenty-two participating high schools across France have been piloting smoking prevention and cessation programs. The goal is for these schools to eventually...

Obesity and overweight, which continue to rise in France as in all industrialized countries, are a cause for concern among healthcare professionals. The INPES 2002 Health and Nutrition...

Based on scientific findings regarding dietary imbalances and rising obesity rates, France has implemented a National Nutrition and Health Program over the past three years. This...