Since the emergence of COVID-19 more than three years ago, Santé publique France’s epidemiological surveillance has relied on a multi-source system that has enabled the rapid generation...

The source of many myths, French Guiana is a unique territory due to the richness of its biodiversity and the diversity of its communities. As the only European territory in the Amazon,...

From March 1 to 15, 2023, Santé publique France is launching a survey on influenza vaccination coverage among residents and staff at medical-social care facilities (ESMS).

Key Points Vaccination Coverage Rates for Residents and Staff in ESMS as of April 20, 2023 Residents in long-term care facilities 87.5% [87.0–88.0] of nursing home residents were...

Despite advances in scientific knowledge that unequivocally demonstrate that tanning in UV booths—even when subject to strict regulations—increases the risk of skin cancer, the practice...

In France, skin melanoma is the cancer with the sharpest rise in incidence and mortality, particularly among young adults. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, whether from the sun or...

As part of the 2015 Cancer Barometer survey, French people were asked about their knowledge, beliefs, and preventive behaviors regarding the risks associated with ultraviolet exposure....

The Cancer Barometers are regular surveys conducted among the French public with the aim of analyzing changes in their knowledge, perceptions, and lifestyle habits regarding cancer and...

The French are somewhat aware of the risks the sun poses to the skin, but are unaware of the risks to the eyes. Protective measures are not being used to their full potential. This is...

Cancers are a group of diseases whose incidence, prognosis, and course vary widely. As part of a collaborative partnership for cancer surveillance, incidence and mortality indicators are...