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Guadeloupe: The economic and social situation is affecting perinatal indicators.
Despite a painful history, every ethnic group has its place in Guadeloupe, and the significance of cultural mixing symbolizes complete integration. This region is deeply rooted in its...
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Overview of Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases in French Guiana in 2022
The source of many myths, French Guiana is a unique territory due to the richness of its biodiversity and the diversity of its communities. As the only European territory in the Amazon,...
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Incidence of the most common cancers in mainland France in 2023 and trends since 1990
Cancers are a group of diseases whose incidence, prognosis, and course vary widely. As part of a collaborative partnership for cancer surveillance, incidence and mortality indicators are...
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The French underestimate the risks of sun exposure.
The French are somewhat aware of the risks the sun poses to the skin, but are unaware of the risks to the eyes. Protective measures are not being used to their full potential. This is...
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Food insecurity among students in French Guiana in 2022: a concerning post-pandemic reality
Introduction – The COVID-19 crisis has had multiple consequences that may limit people’s access to sufficient and balanced nutrition, particularly among the most vulnerable. In French...
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A look at the common misconceptions that drive people to use tanning beds.
Despite advances in scientific knowledge that unequivocally demonstrate that tanning in UV booths—even when subject to strict regulations—increases the risk of skin cancer, the practice...
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Do current regulations adequately protect the health of users of tanning devices that use ultraviolet radiation?
In France, skin melanoma is the cancer with the sharpest rise in incidence and mortality, particularly among young adults. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, whether from the sun or...
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The ethical framework for healthcare mediation, as defined by the French National Authority for Health
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Inadequate air circulation in schools: a long-standing issue
Schools are the places where children spend the most time outside of their homes. Air quality in these spaces is therefore crucial not only for their health but also for their learning....
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Quantitative Assessment of the Health Impacts of Ambient Air Pollution in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region for the Period 2016–2018
Background - Air pollution is a major environmental health concern in France and around the world. Numerous toxicological and epidemiological studies highlight the many harmful effects...