How can we raise awareness among young people about the risks of excessive alcohol consumption? Hélène David, director of Emergence, outlines the principles underlying any prevention...

According to the first "Environmental Health Barometer" survey, published in July 2008 by INPES, the French consider themselves fairly well-informed about environmental health risks,...

In Montpellier, specialized staff at preschools are attending informational sessions on preventing childhood obesity as part of the "healthy eating" initiative in schools. The goal is...

What is the current state of alcohol consumption among young people in France? While there has been a decline in the average frequency of drinking, there has been an increase in...

Asthma causes 2,000 deaths per year in France, some of which could be prevented through more appropriate care and patient education. In Marseille, an innovative patient education...

Alcohol consumption has been steadily declining in France for the past forty years. This trend is closely linked to individuals’ economic and social circumstances, as indicated by the...

In the diabetes unit at Saint-Louis Hospital, the team of dietitians found through a study that "traditional" dietary education was not always appropriate for patients of foreign...

The INPES conducted a survey on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of African populations regarding HIV/AIDS. Objective: to improve prevention efforts targeting these...

The INPES 2005 Health Barometer survey highlights several health issues that require greater public awareness and prevention efforts. Here is a brief, non-exhaustive overview of a few topics.

The CACIS (Center for Reception, Counseling, and Sexual Information) in Bordeaux organized a three-week program at a local middle school. This initiative is part of the school’s...