In December 2003, there were 1.8 million fewer smokers in France than at the end of 1999. Overall, quitting smoking is becoming increasingly common. In any case, this is the goal of 71%¹...

In 2002, France had approximately 12 million regular smokers, representing a prevalence of 29% among the population aged 18 to 75. With the fight against smoking having become a...

Objective - To quantify various forms of poly-drug use among the French population, as well as the main factors associated with it. Methods - Using data from a general population survey...

In recent years, recognizing the threat that tobacco use poses to public health, many countries around the world have strengthened their tobacco control policies. The Framework...

Anti-Tobacco Legislation in France Smoking is one of the most widespread public health threats in the world. One of the most effective ways to combat this scourge is through legislation....

This issue of *Tendances* presents the initial results of the French component of the HBSC (Health Behaviour in School-aged Children) survey, conducted in 41 countries and regions across...

Approximately 40% of premature deaths in developed countries are believed to be attributable to individual behaviors, chief among them smoking, diet, and lack of physical activity. For...

Today, preventing smoking among young people is all the more critical, as early experimentation is now recognized as a major risk factor for long-term smoking and addiction. Several...

Since September 2003, twenty-two participating high schools across France have been piloting smoking prevention and cessation programs. The goal is for these schools to eventually become...

Since the early 1990s, numerous legislative and regulatory measures have been implemented to strengthen efforts to combat smoking, particularly among young people: sharp and repeated...