In late 2001, a National Group of Health Education Librarians was formed with the goal of "contributing to the development of a consistent library service across the country in the field...

The vast majority of adolescents aged 12 to 17 consider themselves to be in good health. However, studies on factors related to their behaviors and lifestyles, as well as their use of...

We must acknowledge that France lags behind in the evaluation of health education initiatives and programs. We are behind in terms of the role that prevention and health promotion...

In addition to reference materials, we provide below a series of definitions for concepts that are unfamiliar to public health professionals but useful for understanding issues related...

Today, healthcare providers are increasingly confronted with patients who have chronic illnesses, engage in risky behaviors (smoking, drinking, a sedentary lifestyle, etc.), or face...

The road safety measures implemented have undoubtedly contributed to the decline in the number of traffic fatalities on French roads observed over the past two decades. However, in 2000,...

Health and well-being are sometimes used as selling points by marketing professionals. The private sector occasionally turns to the public sector for help in developing "health"...

Health surveys that poll the general public—such as the INPES Health Barometer—are valuable to public health because they track changes in behavior. However, this approach has its...

Preventing everyday accidents involving children is a major public health issue. In this article, we aim to provide an overview of the scientific evidence regarding effective...

The 2014 Health Barometer provides insight into the oral hygiene practices of adults in metropolitan France. The Ministry of Health, the French National Authority for Health (HAS), and...