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Measuring mortality inequalities by cause of death. An ecological approach using a social deprivation index.
Introduction - Social disadvantage indicators enable routine monitoring of health inequalities. This study defines an indicator and assesses its association with mortality by cause of...
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Epidemiological surveillance of ciguatera in French Polynesia.
While ciguatera is little known in northern latitudes, this foodborne illness remains a persistent public health problem with significant economic consequences for several tropical...
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Reports of cancer clusters: How are they investigated?
The purpose of this article is to provide a framework for explaining how reports of cancer clusters emerge, to outline the investigative approach, and to highlight its limitations,...
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Severe Enterobacter sakazakii infections in newborns who consumed powdered infant formula, France, October–December 2004.
Enterobacter sakazakii is an opportunistic bacterium responsible for serious infections, particularly in premature or low-birth-weight newborns: necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis, or...
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Epidemiology of Maternal Deaths in France, 2001–2006.
Introduction - The National Confidential Survey on Maternal Mortality (ENCMM) aims to compile data on all maternal deaths in order to draw general conclusions about the quality of care....
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The Nephrology Epidemiology and Information Network (Rein): a national registry of renal replacement therapies for chronic kidney disease.
The "Epidemiology and Information Network in Nephrology" (Rein) was established to address public health issues raised by treatments for end-stage chronic kidney disease. Its purpose is...
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Will the aging population overwhelm the healthcare system?
Opinions are divided on the impact of population aging on healthcare costs. Some argue that demographic trends over the coming decades will be unsustainable for public finances and will...
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Patients at particular risk: initial results from two studies on premature infants and children/adolescents with cystic fibrosis.
Aggregate indicators of population exposure to ionizing radiation, such as per capita dose, are often criticized by professionals. These collective exposure indicators are criticized for...
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Editorial. Working Together Toward a More Efficient and Equitable Public Health System.
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The institutional framework for assistance and care for the elderly.
