Following the identification of a cluster of lead poisoning in western French Guiana in 2011 and the implementation of a lead poisoning control plan by the Regional Health Agency, Santé...

Introduction - Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the second leading cause of death in France and the third leading cause of premature death. The objective of our study was to describe...

Introduction - Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and stroke are responsible for more than 200,000 deaths each year in France. Few recent studies have described the French population’s...

Introduction - Myocardial infarction (MI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in France. Early recognition of MI symptoms and calling the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are...

The National Prevalence Survey (ENP) on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in healthcare facilities is conducted every five years. In 2017, its objective was to measure the...

One of the objectives of the 2017 National Prevalence Survey (ENP) was to measure and describe the prevalence of patients treated with antibiotics in healthcare facilities and to compare...

Introduction - The CeGIDDs (free centers for information, screening, and diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, viral hepatitis, and bacterial sexually transmitted...

Introduction - Since July 1, 2019, the "Au labo sans ordo" (ALSO) program has offered free, prescription-free HIV testing in all private medical laboratories in Paris and the...

Testing is the weak link in the HIV care pathway in France. Despite new recommendations and a broader range of testing options, the increase in the number of tests is not enough to...