Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
121 publications
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The July 2006 heat wave in Gironde. Data from Gironde demonstrate the effectiveness of the Heat Wave Plan
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Impact of the 2006 summer heat wave on emergency services activity in France.
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Initial estimate of the impact of the heat wave on mortality during the summer of 2006, France.
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Description of deaths potentially linked to the July 2006 heat wave in Aquitaine, France.
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Evaluation of the performance of a syndromic surveillance system during a heat wave in the Île-de-France region in the summer of 2006. Public Health Surveillance Conference, Paris, November 29–30, 2007
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Leukemia and Population Mixing in France / Childhood Brain Tumors and Parental Exposure to Heat. Childhood Cancers and Environmental Determinants - Period: May 2006 to September 2006 -
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Evaluation of the Heat Wave and Health System (SACS) for the Summer of 2004
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2006 Heat Wave and Health Alert System. (Sacs 2006). Operational Report
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Health Impact of the 2003 Summer Heat Wave: Summary of Studies Available as of August 2005.
In relation to
Climate change
thematic dossier
Climate change is rapidly and profoundly altering the environment. The health impacts of climate change are numerous and varied.
UV
thematic dossier
Ultraviolet radiation, which is everywhere, is emitted naturally by the sun or by artificial sources. It is responsible for various health conditions, including certain types of skin cancer.
Extreme cold
thematic dossier
Cold weather increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions and can lead to hospitalizations and death. This impact is observed within 3 to 21 days of exposure to the cold.
