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Current Specific Occupational Health Issues: Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Limbs
While occupational diseases are numerous and varied—including musculoskeletal disorders, cancers, and mental health conditions—the risk factors can range from chemical or physical agents...
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ESPrl. Monitoring system for workers exposed to asbestos. ADEREST Symposium, Lille, March 30 & 31, 2006
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COPD-related mortality in France between 1979 and 2002. Public Health Watch Days, November 29 and 30, 2006
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Hospitalizations for asthma in mainland France, 1998–2002. Health Watch Days, November 29 and 30, 2006
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Hospitalizations for asthma in mainland France, 1998–2002. Analysis based on PMSI data
Asthma is a common condition that affects approximately 10% of children and more than 5% of adults in France. Nearly 1,500 deaths attributable to asthma were recorded in 2002. The...
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Clostridium difficile 027: Microbiological and Epidemiological Characteristics
Abstract. Clostridium difficile is a spore-forming, anaerobic, Gram-positive bacillus responsible for 15% to 25% of cases of post-antibiotic diarrhea and more than 95% of cases of...
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Summary and Overview. The Fight Against HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in France: 10 Years of Surveillance, 1996–2005
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Basis for Vaccination Recommendations
Once a new vaccine has been approved, public health expertise is required to support the decision regarding its potential inclusion in the national immunization schedule. This analysis,...
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The BCG Vaccine and the Role of the Intradermal Test in 2006
Introduction. - In France today, the BCG vaccine remains mandatory except in cases of specific contraindications. However, BCG vaccination policy is currently undergoing changes. This...
