Physical activity slows down the aging process. For patients with cystic fibrosis, it improves their lung capacity and their ability to fight off lung infections. According to the WHO,...

In France, it is generally accepted that the implementation of harm reduction policies (HRP)—including access to clean syringes and the widespread distribution of opioid substitution...

For the past fifteen years or so, a team of researchers has been working to improve the tools used to analyze the impact of European alcohol prevention policies. The results of...

The National Institute for Prevention and Health Education (INPES) regularly conducts surveys on the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and practices of the French population. In this...

After rising between 2005 and 2010, the prevalence of smoking in France has stabilized, according to the latest Baromètre Santé survey by INPES. The prevalence of regular smoking has...

While the overall prevalence of smoking remains stable, smoking rates are declining among women, and more of them are looking to quit. Dr. Nadia Lahlou explains why smoking cessation...

Background - Falls are the leading cause of accidental death among people aged 65 and older. Fall prevention programs are effective, but few older adults participate in them. This...

How are social inequalities in tobacco use evolving in France across different age groups and generations? To answer this question, data from the Health Barometer survey, collected in...

For nearly two centuries, vaccination has been an essential means of preventing infectious diseases and has greatly contributed to reducing the mortality and morbidity associated with...