Trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination has been detected near former industrial sites in the Île-de-France region. The concentrations measured in the air inside residents’ homes were up...

Cryptorchidism and hypospadias are urogenital malformations whose increasing prevalence has been reported in some countries and which are suspected to be linked to exposure to endocrine...

This report is the result of a six-month study conducted in France and abroad. It provides an overview of the current landscape regarding data collected on a regular or ad hoc basis that...

Over the past few decades, the incidence of testicular cancer has continued to rise. In France, the estimated incidence rate increased by an average of 2.5% per year between 1980 and...

In 2024, the national surveillance system for infections associated with invasive devices provides representative coverage of the country, with 625 participating facilities spread across...

A total of 309 healthcare facilities participated in the 5th OBSERVA4 practice assessment campaign. A total of 7,324 observations were documented, primarily concerning care provided to...

Introduction: Hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) is the gold standard for preventing the cross-transmission of microorganisms, particularly those responsible for acute...

Occupational diseases (ODs) are defined as any condition (or symptom) that may be work-related or exacerbated by work and that has not been officially recognized as an occupational...

This multi-site study aims to investigate, for the first time in France, the association between proximity to major industrial areas and the health of nearby populations, focusing on...

For several years now, dioxins—ubiquitous, highly stable pollutants found in the food chain—have been the focus of sustained attention from stakeholders in waste management, the general...