A presentation by D. ZMIROU of the Grenoble Faculty of Medicine on the health risks caused by air pollution. The main pollutants are described.

On the occasion of the symposium "Housing and Health: The Effects of Airborne Contamination," organized in 1989 at La Villette by the French Society of Aerobiology, this article examines...

This report addresses several aspects of adolescent sexuality. An assessment of sex education in schools is provided: the sexual behaviors of adolescents are examined, including the age...

To assess the nature of the public’s nutritional information needs, the CFES launched a qualitative study designed to identify the types of dietary information that are known and used,...

In response to the challenges posed by the constraints and costs of disposing of waste and household garbage, a range of so-called "clean" products has emerged, bearing the green label...

The majority of the population recognizes the dangers of tobacco, and smokers are also considering quitting... These results, the outcome of anti-smoking campaigns, demonstrate that...

After discussing new trends in sports, the authors of this report examine sports as a factor in health and outline the physical activities best suited to different stages of life. A...

Alcohol is a national scourge: 9 out of 10 adults view it as such, yet nearly as many say they drink it regularly or occasionally.

Overall, tobacco consumption has not declined significantly since the first campaign in 1977. However, the use of so-called "light" cigarettes is raising awareness. The pattern of...

This article highlights the nutrition policy adopted by the CFES: linking nutrition to other health issues, relying on key groups such as schools, local communities, and health...