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Readmissions for Asthma in France, 2002–2005
Introduction - Hospitalizations for asthma are largely preventable. The objective of this analysis was to describe readmissions for asthma. Methods - Hospital stays recorded in the PMSI...
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in healthcare facilities, France, 2005–2008. Epidemiological analysis of data reported as part of standardized surveys on activities to control healthcare-associated infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a multidrug-resistant bacterium frequently implicated in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Despite the progress made over the...
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Bioavailability and bioaccessibility of metals and metalloids in contaminated soils for oral exposure in humans
In the management of contaminated soils, the concept of the bioavailability of soil pollutants is frequently cited as a means of optimizing health risk assessment. However, there is some...
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Cold Snaps and Health in Metropolitan France: Impact, Prevention, and the Need for an Early Warning System
This report responds to a request from the Directorate General for Health. It presents the current state of the literature on the relationship between cold weather and health...
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The Impact of Extreme Temperatures on Mortality in Cold Countries, in the Context of Climate Change
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Chronic Bronchitis: Prevalence and Quality of Life. Analysis of Data from the 2002–2003 INSEE Health Survey
Introduction. Chronic bronchitis is associated with an increased risk of COPD and a reduced quality of life. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of chronic...
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Prevalence of asthma among children in France
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of asthma among children in France. METHODS: Data from three French national studies were analyzed: the Decennial Health Interview Survey conducted...
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Assessment of the role of organochlorine compounds in breast cancer risk
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Trends in the prevalence of nosocomial infections in French military training hospitals between 1996 and 2006: the impact of the abolition of compulsory military service
Introduction - Prevalence surveys of nosocomial infections (NIs) conducted in military training hospitals (HIA) since 1995 are part of the national surveillance policy. The objective of...
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The Entred Surveys: Epidemiological and Assessment Tools for a Better Understanding and Management of Diabetes [Editorial]
