In Quebec, a law requires physicians and laboratory directors to report to local public health authorities any diagnosis or clinical signs suggestive of a disease of chemical or physical...

The article presents the definitions used by several European countries for the term "MSDs," or musculoskeletal disorders. It compares surveys conducted in Europe on these conditions,...

A study of mortality rates observed since 1978 among people who worked at EDF-GDF is currently underway. Its objectives are to characterize mortality in this population and, in...

This article describes the current epidemiological surveillance of cancers (10 general registries and 8 specialized registries in France) and analyzes the prospects for expanding this...

Objective—This study describes changes in the populations of employees and self-employed workers in France between 2007 and 2015, as well as differences in their exposure to flour dust,...

Introduction – Employees of the Régie autonome des transports parisiens (RATP) are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards and stressors. The objectives of this study were to...

Background - Exposure to crystalline silica dust is one of the oldest forms of occupational exposure, due to its presence in many building materials. However, it remains a current issue,...

The BEH is a peer-reviewed journal published by Santé publique France, which publishes articles submitted by all stakeholders in public health. It is freely available online at no cost.

This article describes the development, implementation, and effectiveness of the Jobs program, an evidence-based psychosocial intervention centered on peer learning. This program aims to...