The summer of 2006 was marked by a heat wave that resulted in fewer deaths than anticipated. As part of the heat wave plan, INPES had implemented a two-pronged communication strategy...

In the diabetes unit at Saint-Louis Hospital, the team of dietitians found through a study that "traditional" dietary education was not always appropriate for patients of foreign...

The INPES conducted a survey on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of African populations regarding HIV/AIDS. Objective: to improve prevention efforts targeting these...

The INPES 2005 Health Barometer survey highlights several health issues that require greater public awareness and prevention efforts. Here is a brief, non-exhaustive overview of a few topics.

Alcohol holds a special place in France due to its economic, historical, and cultural significance. However, it is also a major determinant of public health, as it is the second...

Since 2000, the National Institute for Prevention and Health Education has coordinated and monitored the "Emplois Jeunes Tabac" (EJT) program with the aim of increasing both the number...

Brief interventions (BI) are highly effective in reducing the health burden associated with alcohol, but to date, no study has evaluated their effectiveness in occupational health...

To help patients and their loved ones share their experiences with type 2 diabetes, treatments, and their relationships with family, friends, and healthcare professionals, is the...

How can we better educate the public about sexuality and contraception? Faced with issues such as very early pregnancies and high maternal mortality rates, Guinea has opened some...