Between 1999 and 2009, 74 outbreaks of anthrax, primarily in cattle, confirmed by the isolation of Bacillus anthracis, were recorded in France across 14 departments (annual average: 7...

The epidemiology of Lyme disease remains poorly understood in France, as data are very limited. Incidence studies have shown significant regional variation, with high risk levels in...

Introduction - On August 19, 2009, several cases of gastrointestinal symptoms accompanied by fever that occurred at a vacation center in Haute-Savoie were reported to the Departmental...

Introduction - Epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases in France, through the establishment of observatories or networks of physicians, enables large-scale study of the...

Introduction - In France, the reporting of clusters of influenza A(H1N1)2009 cases was intended to guide management measures aimed at delaying the spread of the epidemic among the...

Introduction - This article presents an overview of lead poisoning screening among children in France during the 2005–2007 period and an analysis of trends over time. Method - The...

Since 2001, the mandatory reporting of certain rare or severe nosocomial infections (NI) has been required in healthcare facilities (HF), and the effective functioning of this...

A team of researchers studied the distribution of fruits and vegetables to people in precarious situations through food assistance programs. Most of these individuals would not consume...

In the Reims school district, teachers and health professionals receive specialized training to provide sex education in middle and high schools. At a rural middle school, an...