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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis: Consumption Levels in the French Overseas Departments in 2014.
The 2014 Overseas Departments Health Barometer, conducted in the French overseas departments of Martinique, Guadeloupe, and French Guiana, as well as in Réunion, marks the first...
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15- and 16-year-olds in France: Alcohol consumption remains stable, while tobacco and cannabis use are on the rise.
According to the latest results of the European ESPAD survey of 15- and 16-year-olds, alcohol consumption in France remains stable, while tobacco and cannabis use is on the rise,...
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The organization of alcohol and drug treatment services for young people in Quebec.
Quebec has implemented a "comprehensive" prevention program covering all psychoactive substances and addictions, including pathological gambling. After creating specialized services to...
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Alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis: the latest trends among 16-year-olds.
The OFDT has released the first French results on tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis use from the 2007 ESPAD survey of 16-year-old students. Only alcohol consumption is on the rise: 13% of...
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“To prevent malnutrition, we must provide information on an ongoing basis.”
Interview with Monique Férry, a geriatrician and nutritionist. She notes that many older adults often feel overwhelmed by the flood of conflicting dietary information. She emphasizes...
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Any health policy or intervention should be designed in such a way as not to exacerbate inequalities.
All healthcare professionals must embrace the goal of reducing social inequalities in health (SIH), yet their training only touches on this issue in passing. Any health policy or...
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Physical Activity: A Therapeutic Approach for Cancer Patients [Interview].
Organizations such as CAMI Sport & Cancer offer physical activity programs for people with cancer, helping them regain a sense of ownership over their bodies, which have been put to...
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Benefits of Physical Activity for Cancer Patients: Current Evidence.
In March 2017, the National Cancer Institute (INCa) published a review of the current state of knowledge regarding the benefits of physical activity for cancer patients. This report...
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There is an urgent need to reduce the social inequalities in health that affect women [Interview].
Women are more affected by economic insecurity than men. Health inequalities among women are significant: a female factory worker is three times more likely to die prematurely from...
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Sexist behavior during gynecological and obstetric care: the report by the High Council for Gender Equality.
The High Council for Equality has issued 26 recommendations to put an end to the sexism experienced by 44 women in gynecology and obstetrics.