According to two recent surveys on the use of addictive substances (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis), 11% of working adults reportedly consume alcohol during work hours, excluding meals and...

The National Cancer Action Plan, established in 2003 for a five-year period, identifies tobacco control as one of the top priorities in prevention. Healthcare professionals, whether...

In December 2003, there were 1.8 million fewer smokers in France than at the end of 1999. Overall, quitting smoking is becoming increasingly common. In any case, this is the goal of 71%¹...

General practitioners are in a key position to identify heavy drinkers and provide them with advice on reducing their alcohol consumption and the associated risks. However, despite an...

The so-called "traditional" French dietary pattern is based on the central concept of meals. This article describes current dietary practices. The survey was conducted among a...

Following the announcement of the Cancer Plan (January 2003), ambitious goals were set to reduce tobacco use: a 30% reduction in smoking prevalence among young people and a 20% reduction...

Starting October 1, 2003, every pack of cigarettes will feature one of the 14 specific health warnings mandated by the decree of March 5, 2003. One of these warnings refers to Tabac Info...

The promotion of physical and sports activities is increasingly seen as synonymous with health promotion. But are physical activities really that beneficial to young people’s health?...

The results of the INPES 2000 Health Barometer presented here show that people with asthma perceive their environment differently because of their condition: they are more concerned...

Raising consumer awareness about moderation by informing them of the risks of excessive consumption is the central theme of the most recent alcohol awareness campaigns. This marks a...