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,...

In France, for the year 2018, the estimated number of new cases of lung cancer was 46,363, and the estimated number of deaths from lung cancer was 33,117. Key points: 5-year...

In France, for the year 2015, the estimated number of new cases of prostate cancer was 50,430, and the estimated number of deaths from prostate cancer was 8,512. Key points: 5-year...

National surveillance of antibiotic resistance in community and healthcare settings is conducted by the Primo initiative under the auspices of Santé publique France. This surveillance...

Antibiotic resistance is one of the main threats to public health in France and around the world, as it limits treatment options for community-acquired infections and risks undermining...

In mainland France, for the year 2018, the estimated number of new cases of breast cancer among women was 58,459, and the estimated number of deaths from breast cancer was 12,146. Note:...

Building on the work carried out by the expert committee on “Regional Public Health Resources in Exceptional Health Situations” (2017–2020, chaired by General Practitioner (2S) Henri...

Key Points Mainland France Influenza surveillance since Week 40. No active circulation of influenza viruses identified by dedicated surveillance networks; only 10 influenza viruses...

Key points No active circulation of RSV has been reported to date in mainland France. A slight increase in emergency room visits for bronchiolitis, but the numbers remain low compared...