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Mortality among men who worked at EDF-GDF.
A study of mortality rates among former EDF-GDF employees since 1978 is currently underway. Its objectives are to characterize mortality in this population and, in particular, to examine...
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Epidemiological surveillance of occupational risks: Why and how?
Occupational factors have a significant impact on public health, generate high costs, and contribute to social inequalities in health. France has a well-developed occupational health...
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Post-occupational surveillance: identifying retirees who have been exposed to carcinogens.
Introduction - The objective is to establish a post-occupational surveillance system for employees ("Spirale") and self-employed workers ("Espri") by identifying retirees who were...
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Occupational risk of hepatitis C among healthcare workers. Preliminary results of a multicenter survey conducted in 25 hospitals in France
A national, prospective, multicenter survey of accidents involving exposure to HCV-contaminated blood conducted between October 1993 and December 1995 in 25 participating hospitals. A...
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Surveillance of occupational diseases through a network of occupational physicians in France
Introduction - The French occupational health system is well-developed, but the impact of occupational factors on health remains poorly understood. Method - The French Institute for...
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National Mesothelioma Surveillance Program (PNSM): Key Findings, France, 1998–2004.
Objectives. The main objectives of the National Mesothelioma Surveillance Program (PNSM) are to estimate trends in the incidence of mesothelioma and the proportion attributable to...
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The role of early exposure to traffic, incinerators, and occupational exposure in the textile industry
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Comparison of data from the National Mesothelioma Surveillance Program (PNSM) and the Medical Information System Program (PMSI)
Background: One of the objectives of the National Mesothelioma Surveillance Program is to estimate the national incidence of pleural mesothelioma and track its trends. In this context,...
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Social Perceptions of Alzheimer's Disease: The Many Facets of Forgetfulness.
Few studies are available in France on social perceptions of Alzheimer's disease, even though the stakeholders involved (decision-makers, professionals, and families) report a negative...
