Alcoholism is the number one addiction problem in Réunion. The national government, local authorities, professionals, the regional education office, and community organizations have...

The age at first pregnancy is lower in Réunion than in mainland France and the French West Indies, and the same trend holds true for abortions. Since 2008, a regional steering...

Eleven municipalities in Réunion have recently established “Health-City Workshops,” initiatives designed to promote residents’ health and reduce health disparities. As part of these...

Twice a year, the "Kass'Moustik" campaign raises awareness among the people of Réunion about preventive measures to stop the spread of mosquitoes that carry dengue and chikungunya. The...

The island of Mayotte, a French overseas collectivity, will become an overseas department in 2011. This territory faces several public health challenges: difficulties in accessing...

How can we work together to develop educational initiatives focused on health, citizenship, and responsibility within a school setting? Drawing on examples of initiatives carried out...

How can we prevent excessive alcohol consumption among young people? In this special report, 20 experts—educators, psychiatrists, addiction specialists, sociologists, and...

In France, 14% of men drink excessively. This issue explores the controversial debate on alcohol, analyzes producers’ marketing strategies, and provides a summary of the available...

The Resource Centers for Professionals Working with Perpetrators of Sexual Violence (Criavs), which are public service organizations, work to improve the prevention, understanding, and...

Each year, 800,000 people are victims of sexual violence, not including violence against minors. Many professionals in the health, legal, and social sectors are currently involved in...