Reunion Island is facing a chikungunya outbreak. More than 33,000 cases have already been confirmed on the island since the beginning of 2025. Authorities are urging caution and...

Since 2020, reports of poisoning linked to the misuse of nitrous oxide, or “nitrous,” have been steadily increasing. This so-called “laughing gas” can lead to addiction as well as...

Postcard promoting information, support, counseling, and referral services funded by Santé publique France in the field of substance use disorders (tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, drugs,...

This document presents the key findings of the first epidemiological study in France involving Travellers. It was conducted by Santé publique France in partnership with Fnasat-Gens du...

Key Points Epidemiological Surveillance 2024: The year with the highest number of cases of ARA since the implementation of enhanced surveillance: 274 imported cases of arboviral...

This accompanying guide presents the occupational noise exposure matrix developed as part of the Matgéné program. Led by Santé publique France, the program aims to produce occupational...

Introduction – Occupational exposure to noise has health implications. Below 80 dB(A) over an 8-hour workday (denoted as dB(A)Lex,8h), the effects—which are reversible—include auditory...

Introduction – Every summer, an increase in healthcare utilization due to heat-related causes, such as heatstroke, is observed in mainland France. A better understanding of these impacts...

Regardless of one’s level of athletic activity, training and/or competing outdoors in hot conditions (air temperature 30–35°C) poses significant challenges in terms of thermoregulation,...

Introduction – Heat waves lead to excess mortality and exacerbate the impact of certain comorbidities. However, there is a lack of long-term data on their effect on emergency department...