Whether caused by natural sources or human activity, water pollution can be microbiological (bacterial, viral, or parasitic) or chemical

Water pollution can lead to infectious diseases (gastroenteritis, viral hepatitis, Legionnaires' disease) or illnesses caused by chemical pollution

Understanding the risks associated with water resources, treating water to ensure its quality before distribution, and assessing health risks can help reduce the risks associated with water pollution

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Summary In Week 42 (October 18–24, 2021), total activity at SOS Médecins clinics increased among children under 2 years of age (+8%, or +612 visits) and adults aged 75 and older (+6%,...

Key Points Nationally, the number of cases across all age groups returned to within the usual range of fluctuation in weeks 37 through 41. The number of deaths among those aged 65–84...

Key Points In week 42, the resurgence of viral circulation is confirmed in mainland France, with a further rise in the incidence rate and an upward trend in new...

Summary In week 42 (October 18–24, 2021), emergency department visits and subsequent hospitalizations increased among children under 2 years of age (up 6%, or 1,772 visits, and up 7%,...

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Consolidated results of Flash Survey #25 (September 21, 2021) 1,788 samples from 17 regions/territories in mainland France and overseas territories (28% of the 6,376 positive cases...