The health status of the population of Martinique presents significant paradoxes. While life expectancy for women (84.6 years) is higher than the French average and the suicide rate is...

Preventing dengue fever, a disease transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, is a priority for Martinique, which regularly faces outbreaks. The department is implementing an action plan to...

What role does health education play in popular education? Sociologist Olivier Douard examines the historical evolution of popular education since its emergence in the 19th century....

In Quebec, since 2009, any organization that employs staff can obtain "Healthy Workplace" certification. Recognizing that businesses play a key role in prevention and that this potential...

Institutions and organizations: Who are the key players in community education in France? While this list is by no means exhaustive, here are the main government agencies involved and...

According to a recent survey, one in three students has difficulty managing stress, and one in ten shows signs of depression due to isolation. The National Union of Regional Student...

A report on empowerment, published by the WHO in 2006 but little known among professionals, demonstrates the proven value of this approach in public health initiatives. Involving the...

This book is the result of a collaboration between INPES, the Patient Education Resource and Training Center of the Nord-Picardie Regional Health Insurance Fund, and the directors of...

In Paris, six prevention organizations have joined forces under the project "Getting Drunk Isn't Inevitable." They work with young people to better understand excessive drinking habits....

Engaging patients and mobilizing healthcare professionals around what they can actually do: in Isère, a program focused on improving antibiotic use illustrates this approach, notably...