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Association between exposure to air pollution and health: use of time series data
Over the past twenty years, the analysis of short-term links between air pollution and health has been the subject of numerous studies. The most commonly used method is time-series...
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Readmissions for Asthma in France, 2002–2005
Introduction - Hospitalizations for asthma are largely preventable. The objective of this analysis was to describe readmissions for asthma. Methods - Hospital stays recorded in the PMSI...
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in healthcare facilities, France, 2005–2008. Epidemiological analysis of data reported as part of standardized surveys on activities to control healthcare-associated infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a multidrug-resistant bacterium frequently implicated in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Despite the progress made over the...
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Bioavailability and bioaccessibility of metals and metalloids in contaminated soils for oral exposure in humans
In the management of contaminated soils, the concept of the bioavailability of soil pollutants is frequently cited as a means of optimizing health risk assessment. However, there is some...
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Cold Snaps and Health in Metropolitan France: Impact, Prevention, and the Need for an Early Warning System
This report responds to a request from the Directorate General for Health. It presents the current state of the literature on the relationship between cold weather and health...
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The Impact of Extreme Temperatures on Mortality in Cold Countries, in the Context of Climate Change
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Chronic Bronchitis: Prevalence and Quality of Life. Analysis of Data from the 2002–2003 INSEE Health Survey
Introduction. Chronic bronchitis is associated with an increased risk of COPD and a reduced quality of life. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of chronic...
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Prevalence of asthma among children in France
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of asthma among children in France. METHODS: Data from three French national studies were analyzed: the Decennial Health Interview Survey conducted...
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Assessment of the role of organochlorine compounds in breast cancer risk
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Commented analysis. Socioeconomic status, particulate matter pollution, and daily mortality: different exposure or different susceptibility? Special issue. Air pollution, socioeconomic status, and health
This article is a commentary on the following study: "Forastiere F, Stafoggia M, Tasco C, Picciotto S, Agabiti N, Cesaroni G, Perucci CA. Socioeconomic status, particulate air pollution,...
