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Estimated prevalence of hepatitis C in the general population, mainland France, 2011.
Introduction: In 2004, the prevalence of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in mainland France was estimated at 0.53% (95% CI: [0.40–0.70]). The objective of this study was to...
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Heat Vulnerability: An Update on Risk Factors
The National Heat Wave Plan draws on epidemiological knowledge to identify vulnerable populations and define appropriate preventive measures to reduce the impact of heat waves. This...
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Editorial. From malaria to multidrug-resistant bacteria, from yellow fever to measles, travel medicine is evolving
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Health Recommendations for Travelers, 2012 (for healthcare professionals)
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Surveillance of Occupational Diseases in France. 2008 Results.
Introduction. The French occupational health system is well-developed, but the impact of occupational factors on the population’s health remains poorly understood. Method. The French...
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Surveillance of occupational diseases: Implementation of the "Quinzaines MCP" protocol in French companies in the energy sector.
Approximately 140,000 employees of the EDF and GDF Suez groups are monitored by their companies’ occupational health services. In 2007, a working group of about a dozen physicians sought...
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An Analysis of Underreporting of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Seven French Regions in 2007.
Introduction - Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading occupational disease (OD) compensated by the general Social Security system. Statistics from the occupational disease...
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Tuberculosis in France: Vigilance Remains Essential [Editorial]
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Cases of tuberculosis reported in France in 2010.
The data presented here pertain to cases of active tuberculosis reported in France during 2010. The number of tuberculosis cases reported in 2010 was 5,187 (8.1 per 100,000),...
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Epidemiological impact of the suspension of mandatory BCG vaccination and measurement of vaccination coverage.
Introduction. The multi-puncture BCG vaccine was withdrawn from the market in 2006, and the mandatory vaccination requirement was replaced in 2007 by a strong recommendation for...
