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Asbestos in the Environment in France: From Exposure to Risk
Natural mineral asbestos, classified as a carcinogen and banned since 1997, is still present in many buildings and industrial settings. Potential exposures are monitored to protect the...
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Perceptions of hospital-acquired risk among the French population, 2005–2006.
Introduction - For the past 15 years in France, the fight against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) has been actively promoted by public authorities. The law of March 4, 2002,...
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Report of nosocomial meningitis following invasive spinal procedures, France, 2001–2005.
Introduction - Nosocomial meningitis is a serious and rare infection; reporting of such cases has been mandatory since August 2001 for all healthcare facilities, whether public or...
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Tuberculosis in the WHO European Region: Situation and Trends in 2004
In 2004, 414,163 cases of tuberculosis were reported in Europe (51 countries), 70% of which were from Eastern European countries (former Soviet Union). The significant burden of...
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Cases of tuberculosis reported in France in 2005
The results presented here pertain to cases of active tuberculosis reported in France during 2005 under the mandatory reporting system. In 2005, the number of tuberculosis cases...
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Study of the distribution of “uterine cancers, no further information” on death certificates among cases of cervical and endometrial cancer, France.
Introduction - Uterine cancer can be coded according to the 10th International Classification of Diseases in three categories: cervical, endometrial, or unspecified (SAI). In France,...
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Consumption of tap water for drinking in mainland France: results from the INCA1 dietary survey
The Individual and National Survey on Food Consumption (INCA1), conducted in 1999 on a sample of 3,000 individuals representative of the French population, is the only nationwide...
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Should the BCG vaccine be discontinued?
The current epidemiological situation regarding tuberculosis in France calls for a reassessment of the appropriateness of the BCG vaccination policy. Indeed, it closely aligns with the...
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A Comparison of Current Practices (2001–2003) with New Guidelines for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes. Who Should Be the Focus of Our Efforts, and What Should Those Efforts Entail?
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Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis infection at a family planning and reproductive health center in Bordeaux, France, 2005.
Objective - To estimate the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among women seeking care at a family planning center (CPEF) and a reproductive health center at the Bordeaux...
