For the past six years, a team of professionals from the Jacob-Holtzer School Complex—including nurses, a social worker, a science teacher, and guidance counselors—in Firminy (Loire)...

In 2003, four years before the law banning smoking in schools took effect, twenty-two high schools across France volunteered to participate in the "Smoke-Free High Schools" initiative....

In the Aquitaine region, professionals from twenty-five middle schools have been trained to carry out tobacco prevention and health education initiatives. Three hundred such...

Asthma causes 2,000 deaths per year in France, some of which could be prevented through more appropriate care and patient education. In Marseille, an innovative patient education...

Alcohol consumption has been steadily declining in France for the past forty years. This trend is closely linked to individuals’ economic and social circumstances, as indicated by the...

In the diabetes unit at Saint-Louis Hospital, the team of dietitians found through a study that "traditional" dietary education was not always appropriate for patients of foreign...

The INPES conducted a survey on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of African populations regarding HIV/AIDS. Objective: to improve prevention efforts targeting these...

The INPES 2005 Health Barometer survey highlights several health issues that require greater public awareness and prevention efforts. Here is a brief, non-exhaustive overview of a few topics.

Alcohol holds a special place in France due to its economic, historical, and cultural significance. However, it is also a major determinant of public health, as it is the second...

To help patients and their loved ones share their experiences with type 2 diabetes, treatments, and their relationships with family, friends, and healthcare professionals, is the...