This report presents the results of an exploratory study aimed at assessing the feasibility of establishing an epidemiological surveillance system in prisons based on data collected from...

Biomonitoring makes it possible to track the presence of environmental pollutants and their effects on the body. It is currently in high demand among the general public. Public health...

Background: Several studies have been conducted among French nuclear workers on the effects of external exposure to ionizing radiation (IR). A pilot study on the effects of internal...

Introduction: Early exposure to endocrine disruptors, which are ubiquitous in the environment, may affect the development of reproductive functions. Idiopathic central precocious puberty...

Introduction: Semen analyses conducted on a sample of 26,609 men representative of the general population were used to analyze regional trends in sperm quality over time. The consistency...

Introduction: Sickle cell disease, the most common genetic disorder in France, was identified as a priority in the 2004 Public Health Act, with goals to reduce mortality and improve care...

For the majority of prison staff, working in a prison constitutes a unique work environment, as they are exposed to a variety of specific occupational hazards inherent to their duties...

Neonatal screening officially began in France in 1972. It is organized by the French Association for the Screening and Prevention of Childhood Disabilities (AFDPHE) and operates under...

Introduction: Toxoplasmosis is a widespread foodborne zoonosis that is usually benign. In cases of primary infection during pregnancy, it can lead to fetal complications that are...

This report summarizes the work conducted by the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS) as part of the 2010–2014 Strategic Action Plan titled “Health Policy for Persons...