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Pilot multi-site study of cancer incidence near nuclear power plants in France
Introduction: Concerns and questions have been raised regarding the health impacts of nuclear facilities on surrounding populations. A pilot multi-site study will be conducted to...
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Health Surveillance and the Emergence of Infectious Diseases in Animals and Humans: Concepts and Definitions. Special Issue. Special Focus on Exotic Diseases
This article offers a definition of emerging infectious diseases and the various forms that their emergence can take. The factors driving the introduction of new pathogens and their...
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Evaluation of various surveillance systems (for infectious diseases) using a generic protocol
Background: The French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS) manages and coordinates numerous surveillance systems. In 2009, the InVS initiated a standardized approach for the...
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A Comparison of Methods and Questions Used to Monitor Adaptation to Heat Waves in France and Quebec
Introduction: Given the growing health impacts on the population resulting from climate change, there is a real need to determine whether the heat adaptation measures promoted by public...
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Average stress levels and the risk of hypertension among residents living near airports in France
Objective: In 2009, a meta-analysis revealed an increased risk of hypertension (HTN) associated with exposure to aircraft noise. One of the objectives of the Debats study (Discussion on...
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The Role of Epidemiological Knowledge in Improving the Prevention and Management of Tick-Borne Diseases [Editorial]
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Measuring the proportion of preventable cancers to better guide cancer control and prevention efforts [Editorial]
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Number and Proportion of Cancers Attributable to Lifestyle and Environmental Factors in Metropolitan France in 2015: Key Findings
Introduction: The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion and number of cancers attributable to lifestyle or environmental risk factors among adults in mainland France in 2015....
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The Artemis Center, a platform for environmental health assessment and prevention focused on reproduction, in Bordeaux. Review of the first year of operations, 2016–2017
Background: Professional societies in gynecology and obstetrics are calling for the identification and reduction of environmental exposures by integrating environmental health into...
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Perceptions and behaviors regarding arbovirus prevention in mainland France: 2016 Health Barometer
The risk of exposure to dengue and chikungunya in mainland France is increasing, particularly due to the spread of the Aedes albopictus mosquito in temperate zones. There is no curative...
