Santé publique France, the new national public health agency established by the Law on the Modernization of the Health System of January 26, 2016. Santé publique France combines the...

The CRéDAVIS association works to destigmatize the sexuality of people with disabilities. It trains professionals (nurses, medical-psychological assistants, educators, managers,...

News sites, forums: French people are increasingly turning to the internet to cross-check information and share their health concerns.

It is during the first year of life that the sensory system, language, and speech develop. A supportive environment for a child influences their overall health and, later on, their...

In July 2016, the High Council for Public Health (HCSP) published a report titled "Economic Crisis, Health, and Social Inequalities in Health." One chapter is devoted to early childhood,...

Housing conditions play a major role in children’s health. The number of families with children who are homeless has increased. Substandard housing often involves multiple risks:...

Quebec has established early childhood centers—childcare facilities for children under the age of 5—with a twofold objective: to promote children’s development and to enable women to...

Among the topics that sparked lively discussion at the Mexico City conference was, without a doubt, circumcision. “To cut or not to cut”—that was indeed the question... The answer...

Communication and social marketing in the service of public health must be approached with the same scientific rigor as other prevention activities. The extremely rapid developments in...

Many countries, including France and Quebec, are examining the structure and functions of expert panels and committees. This process takes into account the various social and health...