Empowerment—that is, the development of the ability to act—and community participation are ethically sound concepts from a public health perspective. In theory, that is; in practice,...

Since 2016, Santé publique France has had an ethics and professional conduct committee. A review following the completion of its first term.

Emergencies are central to the mission of the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS). To detect incidents and support regional health agencies in organizing responses...

Boilers, water heaters, stoves, and fireplaces are the cause of most cases of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The INVS/INPES survey highlights a lack of awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide, particularly among low-income households. It highlights specific cases of carbon monoxide...

With the aim of reaching out to the public and encouraging people to take charge of their own health, a mobile clinic—in the form of a traveling truck—was launched in 2011. This...

In Mayotte, access to healthcare and medical care is difficult due to the isolation of certain populations. Some people demonstrate a relative lack of knowledge about emotional and...

Deeply rooted in tradition, festive, and sociable: despite its dangers, alcohol continues to be viewed favorably in French society. And misconceptions die hard: 20% of French people...

Any consumption of alcohol poses health risks. In France, 41,000 deaths among adults (aged 15 and older) are attributed to alcohol each year. Furthermore, alcohol consumption is the...

Job seekers are more likely to use psychoactive substances—such as tobacco, alcohol, and others. They are also more prone to insomnia and episodes of depression, according to the 2017...