Given the rise in body weight observed over the past several years among the general population in France, self-reported weight and height data—despite their reporting bias—allow for the...

Introduction – VigilanS is a national program designed to re-engage patients hospitalized for attempted suicide (AS), with the aim of reducing the risk of repeat suicide attempts; it was...

A system for the retrospective detection of clusters of acute gastroenteritis requiring medical care (AGEC) linked to a plausible waterborne source has been in place across all regions...

Introduction – Employees of the Régie autonome des transports parisiens (RATP) are exposed to a wide range of occupational hazards and stressors. The objectives of this study were to...

Air pollution (AP) is still responsible for 40,000 deaths annually in France. The main objective of this study was to characterize trends in urban air pollution and its impact on...

As a diabetic and patient advocate, Michel Chapeaud emphasizes that engaging with peers is a form of therapy for chronic disease. During patient therapeutic education (PTE) sessions with...

In Villeurbanne, the physical activity incentive program encourages patients with chronic conditions to engage in adapted physical activity. A team of researchers gathered feedback from...

When people have been inactive for a long time and have compromised health, getting back into exercise—no matter how adapted it may be—is no easy task. How do participants experience...

As part of the project to extend the Health Barometers to France’s overseas departments and territories, and in conjunction with the renewal of the survey on knowledge, attitudes,...