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Awareness among the French population of the symptoms of a heart attack and of calling 911 in the event of a heart attack or stroke: Santé publique France 2019 Health Barometer
Introduction - Myocardial infarction (MI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in France. Early recognition of MI symptoms and calling the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are...
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Healthcare-associated infections: results of the 2017 National Prevalence Survey, France
The National Prevalence Survey (ENP) on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in healthcare facilities is conducted every five years. In 2017, its objective was to measure the...
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Antibiotic Treatment in Healthcare Facilities: Results of the 2017 National Prevalence Survey, France
One of the objectives of the 2017 National Prevalence Survey (ENP) was to measure and describe the prevalence of patients treated with antibiotics in healthcare facilities and to compare...
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Screening and diagnosis of HIV, hepatitis B and C, and bacterial STIs at CeGIDD in 2018: individual data from the SurCeGIDD surveillance system
Introduction - The CeGIDDs (free centers for information, screening, and diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, viral hepatitis, and bacterial sexually transmitted...
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Profiles of users of the "Au labo sans ordo" program: free, prescription-free HIV testing at clinical laboratories
Introduction - Since July 1, 2019, the "Au labo sans ordo" (ALSO) program has offered free, prescription-free HIV testing in all private medical laboratories in Paris and the...
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Focus - HIV Testing: An Overview of 2019 and the First Seven Months of 2020
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"Testing Without a Prescription": A pilot program to expand HIV testing services in Paris and the Alpes-Maritimes region. Interim results at 6 months, July–December 2019
Testing is the weak link in the HIV care pathway in France. Despite new recommendations and a broader range of testing options, the increase in the number of tests is not enough to...
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Occupational diseases among temporary workers in France between 2009 and 2014
Introduction - The objective of this study was to compare the incidence and characteristics of occupational diseases among temporary workers and employees with permanent contracts in...
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Chlordecone in the Caribbean: From Assessing Food Contamination to Human Exposure. Results of the 2013–2014 Kannari Study
Chlordecone is a pesticide that was used between 1973 and 1993 in Martinique and Guadeloupe to control the banana weevil. Its use has led to persistent contamination of soil, river...
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Human biomonitoring of occupational and environmental exposures: similarities, differences, and limitations
The general public is exposed to a wide variety of chemicals through the air, water, soil, food, consumer products, or during occupational activities. Human biomonitoring (BM) measures...
