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Human papillomavirus infections: the influence of perceptions of the disease and the vaccine on vaccination status
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which is sexually transmitted, is the leading risk factor for cervical cancer. Vaccination against HPV infection is recommended for girls aged 11 to...
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STI co-infections at the time of HIV diagnosis, France, 2012–2016.
Against the backdrop of rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the aim of this article is to analyze the prevalence of STI co-infections among individuals who learned of...
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Impact of Climate Change on Vectors and Vector-Borne Diseases in France
Dengue, malaria, chikungunya, Zika, Lyme disease, and leishmaniasis are diseases that share the common feature of being transmitted by blood-feeding arthropods (insects or mites) and can...
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Influenza Surveillance in France, 2022–2023 Season
This article provides an overview of the seasonal influenza epidemic that occurred in France during the 2022–2023 season. Methods – This summary is based on a descriptive analysis of...
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A pilot prevalence survey of female genital mutilation in three French departments
Background – In countries historically affected by "female genital mutilation" (FGM), the prevalence of these practices is estimated directly based on surveys conducted among...
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In May 2020, 4.5% of the population in mainland France had developed antibodies against SARS-CoV-2: Initial results from the EpiCov national survey
According to the national EpiCov survey, conducted on a representative sample of the population, the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2, that is, the proportion of people with antibodies...
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Matoury Sports and Health Center in French Guiana: These exercise sessions are good for the residents [Interview]
Established in 2019, the Sport-Santé centers are part of a national public health initiative aimed at combating the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Their goal is to develop physical...
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The population of individuals in police custody in Paris: a barometer of the hidden diversion of medications
Study Objective: The population of individuals in police custody constitutes a sentinel group that is underrepresented in the "standard panels" of public health studies. The aim of this...
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The website agir-pour-bebe.fr, developed by Santé publique France: a new tool for childcare workers
The website agir-pour-bebe.fr, provided by Santé publique France and developed in collaboration with a community of parents, is based on the essential needs of young children. Designed...
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Physical activity helps these overweight teens regain their confidence [Interview].
In French Guiana, a program helps overweight or obese teenagers discover and participate in physical activities or sports under the guidance of a sports instructor.