To illustrate the articles on the theoretical foundations of health education, the editors of this special issue have compiled several examples of initiatives, which some of the...

Since mid-2005, INPES has been providing professionals with a CD-ROM to support them in their efforts to educate patients with type 2 diabetes. The first of its kind for the Institute,...

Published in late 2004 by three public health agencies, including INPES, the clinical practice guideline on strategies for choosing a contraceptive method takes into account not only...

According to two recent surveys on the use of addictive substances (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis), 11% of working adults reportedly consume alcohol during work hours, excluding meals and...

The concept of health, a long-standing one, has evolved within the heart of traditions and cultures; it is widely shared by professionals in the health, education, and social services...

The High Council for Public Health (HCSP) proposes the implementation of a national strategy for sexual and reproductive health in consultation with all stakeholders, taking into...

The range of sexual health training programs fosters a new, forward-looking synergy in the fields of sexual health and sexology in France. These university-level programs are designed...

A leading figure in feminism, an activist with Planning Familial, and a physician in the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the Montpellier University Hospital (CHU),...

Breaking down gender stereotypes is central to education and sex education in schools. A middle school in Claix (Isère) has made these sessions a regular part of the curriculum every...

A study was conducted on the associations between family status and levels of alcohol and tobacco consumption among the French population. The study covers the period from 1980 to...