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Investigation of a mercury poisoning case
In April 1994, the pediatric department at Senlis Hospital (Oise) alerted the regional health inspectorate (D.R.A.S.S. of Picardy) regarding two cases of chronic mercury poisoning. Once...
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Variations in the prevalence of Down syndrome in the France/Centre-East region between 1979 and 1993. Maternal age and prenatal diagnosis
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A prospective study of 308 newborns born to HIV-positive mothers
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The Contribution of Neonatal Death Certificates to Understanding Mortality in France
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Characteristics of clients seen in the Young Consumers’ Addiction Counseling Program, 2005–2007
Introduction - From March 2005 to December 2007, the Youth Substance Use Counseling Centers (CJC) served 45,000 users of psychoactive substances. This article describes the diverse...
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Physical and Sedentary Activities Among Young People in the Île-de-France Region: Trends from 1997 to 2005 and Associated Factors
In 2005, the INPES Health Barometer survey collected data on the health-related behaviors, knowledge, and opinions of the French population. Using this information, the sports-related...
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Oral Health Among 12- and 15-Year-Olds in the South Province (New Caledonia, France) - 2007 Survey
Children’s oral health is one of the priorities of the Public Health Act of August 9, 2004. The goal is to reduce the average DMFT index for 12-year-olds to 1.40 by 2008. Since 1991, the...
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Childhood Sexual Abuse and Women’s Reproductive Health in New Caledonia, 2002–2003
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Why hasn't the number of abortions decreased in France over the past 30 years?
Despite the widespread use of medical contraception (the pill and IUDs), the rate of abortion has remained stable since 1975. This should not lead us to conclude that contraception has...
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Ile-de-France Pilot Program to Promote Access to Preventive Care and Dental Services, 2002–2004
As part of the mission entrusted to it by the World Health Organization (WHO), the French Union for Oral Health (UFSBD) requested that the Île-de-France region launch a pilot program in...