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Cannabis Use Among Youth in the Île-de-France Region: Trends and Associated Factors, 1997–2005
Introduction - Based on two regional analyses of cross-sectional surveys of the general population, this article presents the levels of cannabis use among young people in the...
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Hospitalizations due to falls among older adults: A Quebec overview.
Introduction: Little is known about falls severe enough to require hospitalization at the population level. This study assesses the current prevalence of such falls among older adults...
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The Role of the Primary Care Physician in the Early Detection of COPD.
General practitioners are on the front lines when it comes to ensuring the early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common, serious, and costly condition....
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The implementation of the Evin Law on tobacco in French public hospitals in 2006.
Introduction - The Ministry of Health assessed compliance with tobacco regulations in French public hospitals in the spring of 2006. Method - A stratified random sample survey was...
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Acceptance and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Defense Personnel, France, November 2000–December 2004
Background. In France, colorectal cancer accounts for approximately 36,000 new cases and 16,000 deaths each year. In 2000, the French Armed Forces Health Service launched a pilot study...
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Survey on shisha (hookah) consumption in France in 2007.
Shisha or hookah has become a common form of tobacco use among young people in France. Methods - An online survey was conducted among young users to better understand their usage...
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Are Heat Waves a Threat to Public Health? A European Perspective.
In the wake of the 2003 heat wave, many European countries implemented action plans that included public health warning systems, surveillance measures, and modifications to existing...
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Malaria. Five cases of airport-acquired malaria in Belgium
