One in ten older adults or people with disabilities is believed to be a victim of abuse. The experts who worked on the Tursz report recommend several immediate measures: informing these...

In the Carpentras region, educators and teachers have been implementing a health education and sexual violence prevention program since 2005, focusing on relationships between boys and...

As an anthropologist, the author conducted a quantitative survey of about 100 young women aged 14 to 18 regarding their risky behaviors, their self-esteem, and their perception of their...

This report examines the territorial approach to health from three perspectives: the first offers a definition of the territory informed by a geographer and an ethnologist; the second...

As the leading cause of accidental death among older adults, falls must be better prevented through a comprehensive approach in order to combat the loss of independence. Fall prevention...

The author reviews and contextualizes the evolution of AIDS prevention policy in France, questions whether or not it is appropriate to target public awareness campaigns, and emphasizes...

This article presents the results of an evaluation of an educational program designed for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease. A guidance kit for caregivers—consisting of a...

This article warns prevention professionals about the potential adverse effects of prevention efforts and describes the possible causes of these harmful effects: focusing on the...

Promoting fluoride to the general public marks a new step forward in promoting oral health. This article highlights the importance of fluoridated salt as part of the arsenal of...

Since the onset of the AIDS epidemic in 1983, the Armed Forces Health Service has been involved in developing policies for research, screening, prevention, and health education.