Young people who use psychoactive substances are often viewed through a stereotypical lens by adult society. Any risk prevention policy must begin by moving beyond these assumptions and...

Each psychoactive substance carries its own specific risks: a detailed review of these risks. Gaining a better understanding of them enables the development of tailored prevention...

Psychosocial influences appear to play a decisive role in young people’s habits and risky behaviors. Young people engage in excessive consumption to test their limits and those of...

At the Villepinte Detention Center, in addition to regularly monitoring young inmates through individual interviews and socio-educational workshops, the educators offer them the...

The rise in overweight and obesity rates among the population appears to have leveled off in recent years, though significant disparities remain based on socioeconomic status. Public...

After rising between 2005 and 2010, the prevalence of smoking in France has stabilized, according to the latest Baromètre Santé survey by INPES. The prevalence of regular smoking has...

While the overall prevalence of smoking remains stable, smoking rates are declining among women, and more of them are looking to quit. Dr. Nadia Lahlou explains why smoking cessation...

A national heat wave plan coordinates preventive measures to mitigate risks and response efforts in the event of a heat wave. As part of this initiative, INPES is responsible for the...

In Guinea, in response to the Ebola outbreak, anthropologists worked alongside medical personnel to address mistrust stemming from rumors and a lack of confidence in the authorities,...

The Éprus is active on several fronts, in West Africa and in France.