Articles of the Month
Santé publique France publishes more than 200 scientific articles each year in general-interest and specialized journals. Each month, we feature one highlighted article and provide a list of articles published in international journals in French and English.
Santé publique France in scientific journals
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Santé publique France, a scientific advisory agency, uses a variety of channels to disseminate knowledge, particularly international scientific journals. Each year, the agency publishes more than 200 scientific articles, ranging from general-interest journals on public health, prevention, and health promotion to journals specializing in its areas of expertise. This diversity reflects the breadth of Santé publique France’s missions, namely health monitoring and surveillance, prevention and health promotion, and responding to health alerts.
Santé publique France in scientific journals
These publications list the scientific articles from the previous month to which Santé publique France contributed (at least one author). Articles published in English-language international journals or French journals are cited here. These publications help raise the profile of Santé publique France’s studies and work within the international scientific community.
Articles of the Month
Scientific excellence is one of the seven founding principles of Santé publique France. Each month, an article is highlighted—whether for the new insights it offers, its originality, or its relevance to current issues.
January
Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 variants using complementary surveillance systems: risk assessment of the Omicron JN.1 variant in France, from August 2023 to January 2024. Héléna Da Cruz, Directorate of Infectious Diseases, Santé publique France, and Antonin Bal, National Reference Center for Respiratory Infection Viruses (CNR-VIR) at the Hospices Civils de Lyon, INSERM U1111, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
September/October
Impact of smoking prevention scenarios on the burden of myocardial infarction in France by 2035. Kuhn J, Olié V, Grave C, Le Strat Y, Bonaldi C, Joly P.
English version: Impact of smoking reduction scenarios on the burden of myocardial infarction in the French population by 2035
July/August
Epidemiological surveillance and infectious disease outbreaks during major international summer sports gatherings: A narrative review. Yves Gallien, Nelly Fournet, Hugues Delamare, Laetitia Haroutunian, Arnaud Tarantola, Santé publique France.
English version: Epidemiological surveillance and infectious disease outbreaks during mass international summer sports gatherings: A narrative review
June
The impact of the “Baby-Friendly Hospitals Initiative” on breastfeeding rates in maternity wards in France. Andrea Guajardo-Villar, Directorate of Noncommunicable Diseases and Trauma, Santé publique France, whose thesis work was supervised by Dr. Nolwenn Regnault (Directorate of Noncommunicable Diseases and Trauma, Santé publique France), Dr. Camille Pelat (Directorate of Treatment Support and Data Analysis, Santé publique France), and Prof. Hugo Pilkington (Department of Geography, Paris 8 University).
English version: The impact of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative on breastfeeding rates in maternity units in France
April/May
Maternal employment characteristics as a structural social determinant of breastfeeding after return to work in the European Region: a scoping review. Stéphanie Vandentorren, Scientific and International Directorate, Santé publique France, Corinne Delamaire, Directorate of Prevention and Health Promotion, Santé publique France, Pauline Brugaillères, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, Inserm, University of Bordeaux.
English version: Maternal employment characteristics as a structural social determinant of breastfeeding after return to work in the European Region: a scoping review
February/March
Prevalence of long COVID in the general adult population according to different definitions and according to infection and sociodemographic characteristics. A nationwide random sampling survey in autumn 2022. Joël Coste, Directorate of Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries, Santé publique France.
January
Social and environmental inequities in mainland France: an analysis of exposure to heat, air pollution, and lack of vegetation. Lucie Adélaïde, Health, Environment, and Work Directorate, Santé publique France.
English version: Environmental and social inequities in continental France: an analysis of exposure to heat, air pollution, and lack of vegetation
December
Mpox outbreak in France: epidemiological characteristics and sexual behavior of cases aged 15 years or older, 2022. Catarina Krug, Regional Directorate, Emilie Chazelle, Infectious Diseases Directorate, and Arnaud Tarantola, Regional Directorate
English version: Mpox outbreak in France: epidemiological characteristics and sexual behavior of cases aged 15 years or older, 2022
November
Sporadic cases of pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, France, 2012–2021. Gabrielle Jones, Department of Infectious Diseases, Santé publique France.
English version: Sporadic Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli-Associated Pediatric Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, France, 2012–2021
September/October
Vaccination uptake in the French population and associated determinants. Sophie Vaux, Directorate of Infectious Diseases - Oriane Nassany, Directorate of Prevention and Health Promotion - Arnaud Gautier, Directorate of Support, Treatment, and Data Analysis, Santé publique France.
English version: Vaccination acceptance in the French general population and related determinants, 2000–2021
May/June
Long-lasting anti-chikungunya IgG seropositivity in the Mayotte population will not be enough to prevent future outbreaks: A seroprevalence study, 2019. Giusepina Ortu, EPIET, Department of Infectious Diseases, Santé publique France, and Harold Noël, Department of Infectious Diseases, Santé publique France.
English version: Long-lasting anti-chikungunya IgG seropositivity in the Mayotte population will not be enough to prevent future outbreaks: A seroprevalence study, 2019
March/April
SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: effectiveness of the second booster compared to the first against symptomatic infection with Omicron BA.2 and BA.4/5 in France and protection conferred by prior infection before vaccination. Cynthia Tamandjou, and Vincent Auvigne, Directorate of Infectious Diseases, Santé publique France.
February
Impact of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospitalizations and mortality for 10 geriatric syndromes in metropolitan France. Marion Torres, Department of Chronic Diseases and Injuries, Santé publique France.
English version: Impact of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospitalizations and deaths caused by geriatric syndromes in France: a nationwide study
January
Evaluation of a media campaign aimed at raising awareness of the long-term harms of alcohol and low-risk drinking guidelines, and at reducing alcohol consumption. Guillemette Quatremère, Directorate of Prevention and Health Promotion, Santé publique France.
December
Indigenous dengue in mainland France, 2022: geographic spread and increase in incidence. Amandine Cochet, Occitanie Regional Unit, Regional Directorate, Santé publique France, and Clémentine Calba, PACA Regional Unit, Regional Directorate, Santé publique France
October–November
Conditions for the effectiveness of health mediation in promoting healthcare utilization and prevention among populations distant from the healthcare system: a literature review. Elodie Richard1, Fnasat-GV, PHAReS, Inserm Center U1219, Bordeaux Population Health, University of Bordeaux, and Stéphanie Vandentorren, Scientific and International Directorate, Santé publique France, Inserm Center U1219, Bordeaux Population Health, University of Bordeaux.
September
An overview of trends in night work in France over 34 years by occupation and economic sector using census data and a “gendered” job-exposure matrix. Marie Tülin Houot, Support, Processing, and Data Analysis Division, Santé publique France, and Corinne Pilorget, Health, Environment, and Work Division, Santé publique France.
July–August
Monitoring of lead exposure among the French population using two complementary approaches: the Esteban study (2014–2016), as part of the national biomonitoring program, and the national surveillance system for childhood lead poisoning (2015–2018). Amivi Oleko and Marie Pecheux, Santé publique France
May
Moving towards a random-digit dialing survey using exclusively mobile phone numbers: an impact study based on a French general population health survey. Noémie Soullier, Directorate of Data Support, Processing, and Analysis. Surveys Unit, Santé publique France. BMC Medical Research Methodology.
English version: Moving toward a single-frame cell phone design in random digit dialing surveys: considerations from a French general population health survey. Noémie Soullier, Data Sciences Division (DATA), Survey Unit, Santé publique France
April
The epidemiology of multimorbidity by gender, age, and socioeconomic factors: implications for surveillance and prevention. Coste J, Valderas JM, Carcaillon-Bentata L. PLoS One. 2022 Apr 6;17(4):e0265842.
English version: The epidemiology of multimorbidity in France: Variations by gender, age, and socioeconomic factors, and implications for surveillance and prevention
February
The first cases of Omicron infection in France present with mild symptoms, November 2021–January 2022. Maisa A, Spaccaferri G, Fournier L, Schaeffer J, Deniau J, Rolland P, Coignard B; regional COVID-19 investigation team; EMERGEN consortium. Infect Dis Now. 2022 Feb 12:S2666-9919(22)00036-7. doi: 10.1016/j.idnow.2022.02.003. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35167979.
English version: First cases of Omicron in France are exhibiting mild symptoms, November 2021–January 2022
January
The impact of social deprivation on the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in France between May 2020 and April 2021. Vandentorren S, Smaïli S, Chatignoux E, Maurel M, Alleaume C, Neufcourt N, et al. Lancet Public Health 2022.
English version: The effect of social deprivation on the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in France between May 2020 and April 2021
November
Use of mental health care services by first responders following the Paris attacks. Occupational Medicine, 2021; kqab150. Y Motreff, P Pirard, C Vuillermoz, G Rabet, M Petitclerc, L Eilin Stene, T Baubet, P Chauvin, S Vandentorren.
English version: Mental health care utilization by first responders after the Paris attacks
October
Prevalence and incidence of early-onset dementia and associated comorbidities: a study using data from the French national health data system. Carcaillon-Bentata L, Quintin C, Boussac-Zarebska M, Elbaz A (2021). PLoS Med 18(9): e1003801.
English version: Prevalence and incidence of young-onset dementia and associations with comorbidities: A study of data from the French national health data system
September
Establishment of a national surveillance system for waterborne disease outbreaks: status and preliminary results, France, 2010–2019. Pouey J, Galey C, Chesneau J, Jones G, Franques N, Beaudeau P; EpiGEH regional reference group, Mouly D. Euro Surveill. Aug 2021;26(34):2001466. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.34.2001466. PMID: 34448447; PMCID: PMC8393890.
English version: Implementation of a national waterborne disease outbreak surveillance system: overview and preliminary results, France, 2010–2019.
June
Changing characteristics of heat waves challenge heat warning systems and prevention plans. Pascal, M., Lagarrigue, R., Tabai, A. et al. Int J Biometeorol (2021).
English version: Evolving heat wave characteristics challenge heat warning systems and prevention plans.
May
Prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in France: results of nationwide serological surveillance. Le Vu S, Jones G, Anna F, Rose T, Richard JB, Bernard-Stoecklin S, et al. Nature Communications, 2021, 12:3025.
April
Transmission chains surrounding an imported case of SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.351 in mainland France, January 2021. Euro Surveill. 2021;26(13):pii=2100333.
March
Evidence of early circulation of SARS-CoV-2 in France: results from the “Constances” population cohort. Carrat F., Figoni J., Henny J. et al. Eur J Epidemiol 36, 219–222 (2021).
January
Determinants of preventive behaviors in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: the respective roles of sociocultural, psychosocial, and sociocognitive factors. Raude J, Lecrique JM, Lasbeur L, Leon C, Guignard R, du Roscoät E, Arwidson P. Front Psychol. 2020 Nov 30;11:584500. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.584500. PMID: 33329241; PMCID: PMC7734102.
November
Use of medical and psychological support services by civilians exposed to the November 13, 2015 attacks in Paris. Pirard, P., Baubet T., Motreff Y., Rabet G., Marillier M., Vandentorren S., Vuillermoz C., Stene L.E., Messiah A. BMC Health Services Research. 2020 Oct 20;20(1):959. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05785-3.
October
Testing strategies for COVID-19 control in nursing homes: universal or targeted testing? Birgand G, Blanckaert K, Deschanvres C, Vaudron A, Loury P, King L. Journal of Infection, 2020, pp. 1–10. Published 2020.
September
Modeling of Rift Valley Fever Virus Transmission to Humans During the 2018–2019 Mayotte Outbreak. Métras R, Edmunds W. J, Youssouffi C, Dommergues L, Fournié G, Camachod A, et al. doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2004468117
August
Post-traumatic stress among migrant mothers in social housing in the Île-de-France region.
Roze M, Melchior M, Vuillermoz C, Rezzoug D, Baubet T, Vandentorren S. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(13):4908. Published July 7, 2020. doi:10.3390/ijerph17134908
June 2020
COVID-19 cluster in the Alps, France, February 2020.
Danis K, Epaulard O, Bénet T, Gaymard A, Campoy S, Botelho-Nevers E, et al. Clinical Infectious Diseases, ciaa424.
Pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2, epidemiological study, France, March 1–May 17, 2020.
Belot A, Antona D, Renolleau S, Javouhey E, Hentgen V, Angoulvant F, et al. Euro Surveill. 2020;25(22):pii=2001010.
March 2020
Changes in the blood donor deferral policy for men who have sex with men: impact on the risk of HIV transmission through transfusion in France.
Pillonel J, Pelat C, Tiberghien P, Sauvage C, Danic B, Martinaud C, et al. Transfusion. 2020 Mar;60(3):525-534.
February 2020
Characteristics of hospitalizations with a diagnosis of influenza, France, influenza seasons 2012–2013 to 2016–2017.
Pivette M, Nicolay N, de Lauzun V, Hubert B. Influenza Other Respi Viruses. 2020;00:1–9.
January 2020
Pesticide exposure among residents living near agricultural areas: a literature review.
Dereumeaux C, Fillol C, Quenel P, Denys S. Environment International, Volume 134, 2020, 105210.
December 2019
Changes in tobacco-attributable morbidity and mortality among women: worrying trends
Olié V, Pasquereau A, Assogba F A G, Arwidson P, Nguyen-Thanh V, Chatignoux E, Gabet A, Delmas MC, Bonaldi C. European Journal of Public Health, ckz171.
November 2019
Zika virus transmission in Europe, Southern France, August 2019.
Giron S et al. Eurosurveillance, 24, 1900655 (2019).
September 2019
Climate change: an ethical responsibility for public health researchers.
Pascal M et al. Curr Envir Health Rpt (2019) 6: 160.
April 2019
Seroprevalence of measles and rubella in a population of young adult blood donors, France 2013.
Antona D et al. Epidemiology and Infection 147, e109, 1–10.
March 2019
Pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, review of 10 years of surveillance in France, 2007–2016.
Bruyand M, Mariani-Kurkdjian P, Le Hello, Simon, King, L, and Van Cauteren D et al. Euro Surveill. 2019
February 2019
Investigation of a national Salmonella Dublin outbreak associated with the consumption of raw-milk cheeses, France, 2015–2016.
Ung A, Baidjoe AY, Van Cauteren D et al. Euro Surveill. 2019.
December 2018
FranceCoag: 22-year prospective follow-up of the French cohort of patients with inherited bleeding disorders.
Doncarli A, Demiguel V, Guseva Canu I et al. Eur J Epidemiol (2018).
November 2018
Attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life years due to infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the EU and the European Economic Area in 2015: a population-level modeling analysis.
Cassini A, Högberg LD, Plachouras D, Quattrocchi A, Hoxha A, Simonsen GS, Colomb-Cotinat M, Kretzschmar ME, Devleesschauwer B, Cecchini M, Ouakrim DA, Oliveira TC, Struelens MJ, Suetens C, Monnet DL; Burden of AMR Collaborative Group. Preventive Medicine. The Lancet Infectious Diseases
October 2018
Participation in the organized breast cancer screening program and socioeconomic disadvantage in France.
Deborde T, Chatignoux E, Quintin C, Beltzer N, Hamers FF, Rogel A. Preventive Medicine. Vol. 115, October 2018, Pages 53–60. 2018;121:189-98. DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.08.006
September 2018
Heat- and cold-related mortality in 18 French cities.
Pascal M, Wagner V, Corso M, Laaidi K, Ung A, Beaudeau P. Environment International. 2018;121:189-98. DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.08.049
July 2018
Detection of waterborne outbreaks: a study based on outbreak simulations.
Mouly D, Goria S, Mounié M, Beaudeau P, Galey C, Gallay A, Ducrot C, Le Strat Y. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Jul 17;15(7). pii: E1505. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15071505.
June 2018
Seroprevalence study of dengue following a 2-month epidemic in Nîmes, France, 2015: did we miss any cases?
Succo Tiphanie, Noel Harold, Nikolay Birgit, Maquart Marianne, Cochet Amandine, Leparc-Goffart Isabelle, Catelinois Olivier, Salje Henrik, Pelat Camille, de Crouy-Chanel Perrine, de Valk Henriette, Cauchemez Simon, Rousseau Cyril. Euro Surveill. 2018;23(23):pii=1700482.
May 2018
Association between Parkinson’s disease and occupational sectors: a national
ecological study Vlaar T, Kab S, Schwaab Y, Fréry N, Elbaz A, Moisan F. Eur J Epidemiol 2018 May 5. doi: 10.1007/s10654-018-0399-3. [Epub ahead of print]
April 2018
Time-and-place sampling for the study of HIV infection among men who have sex with men: the importance of considering sampling and attendance at gay social
venues Sommen C, Saboni L, Sauvage C, Alexandre A, Lot F, Barin F, Velter A (2018). Epidemiology and Infection 1–7.
March 2018
Medical care and psychological, somatic, and social impact on individuals involved in the January 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris: a cohort study
Vandentorren, S., Pirard, P., Sanna, A., Aubert, L., Motreff, Y., Dantchev, N., et al. (2018). The British Journal of Psychiatry, 1–8.
February 2018
Efficacy of an automated digital tool to aid smoking cessation: the Stamp randomized controlled trial (smoking cessation assisted by personalized email)
Viet Nguyen Thanh, Romain Guignard, Sylvie Lancrenon, Camille Bertrand, Catherine Delva, Ivan Berlin, Anne Pasquereau, Pierre Arwidson, Nicotine & Tobacco Research, nty016.
January 2018
Ongoing national outbreak of Salmonella Agona infections associated with internationally distributed infant formula, France, December 2017
Jourdan-Da Silva N., Fabre L., Robinson E., Fournet N., Nisavanh A., Bruyand M., et al. Euro Surveill. 2018;23(2):pii=17-00852.
December 2017
Strengthening Ebola surveillance in France during the large-scale outbreak in West Africa, March 2014–January 2016
Mailles A, Noel H, Pannetier D, Rapp C, Yazdanpanah Y, Vandentorren S, Chaud P, Philippe JM, Worms B, Bruyand M, Tourdjman M, Nahon M, Belchior E, Lucas E, Durand J, Zurbaran M, Vaux S, Coignard B, DE Valk H, Baize S, Quelet S, Bourdillon F. Epidemiol Infect. 2017 Nov 23:1-13. doi: 10.1017/S0950268817002552 [Epub ahead of print]
November 2017
Surveillance of Zika virus infection in Europe (EU/EEA), June 2015 to January 2017
Spiteri G, Sudre B, Septfons A, Beauté J, on behalf of the European Zika Surveillance Network. Euro Surveill. 2017;22(41):pii=17-00254.
October 2017
Agriculture and the incidence of motor neuron disease: a French
national study Kab S, Moisan F, Elbaz A. Eur J Neurol. 2017;24(9):1191-5.
July 2017
Context and social perceptions of blood donation among donors found to be HIV-positive in France
Duquesnoy A, Danic B, Santos A, Martinaud C, Woimant G, Laperche S, Tiberghien P, Jauffret-Roustide M, Pillonel J; for the Steering Committee. Transfusion. 2017 Jul 3. doi: 10.1111/trf.14187. [Epub ahead of print].
June 2017
Real-time whole-genome sequencing for the surveillance of Listeria monocytogenes, France
Moura A, Tourdjman M, Leclercq A, Hamelin E, Laurent E, Fredriksen N, et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2017 Aug [date cited].
May 2017
Electronic cigarettes, quit attempts, and smoking cessation: a 6-month
follow-up Pasquereau A, Guignard R, Andler R, Nguyen-Than V. Electronic cigarette, quit attempts and smoking cessation: a 6-month follow-up. Addiction. In press. doi: 10.1111/add.13869 [Epub ahead of print].
