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Epidemiology of human cryptosporidiosis in France in 2006 and 2007: data from the Cryptosporidies Anofel network
The objective of this study is to describe the incidence and characteristics of cryptosporidiosis in France. It was conducted by the Cryptosporidies Anofel network, a voluntary...
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Hivern@le Observatory (KhiObs): Epidemiological surveillance of winter ENT conditions in children in France
Objective - The objective of the surveillance system for pediatric ENT conditions is to estimate the incidence of acute episodes of nasopharyngitis, otitis media, tonsillitis, sinusitis,...
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Evaluation of the system for notifiable diseases in France: knowledge, attitudes, and practices among physicians and laboratory scientists, 2005
Objectives - In 2003, the surveillance system for notifiable diseases underwent significant changes, with enhanced protection of individual anonymity, to facilitate the introduction of...
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Obesity and Social Class in France: Inequalities Are on the Rise
In France, obesity rates among both women and men have risen sharply since 1981, with the trend accelerating since the 1990s. This trend affects both young and older people. However,...
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Drug use among adolescents and young adults between 2000 and 2005, France
Introduction - Epidemiological surveillance of drug use among adolescents and young adults is a priority for public authorities. This report summarizes the most recent findings published...
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Transgender Individuals: Circumstances and Lifestyle, Perceived Health, and Sexual Behaviors. Results of an Exploratory Online Survey, 2007
Introduction - Few studies have been published on sexual minorities—lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender individuals—who remain poorly understood, even though knowledge about the male...
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Anesthesia-related mortality in France: results of the Sfar-CépiDc-Inserm survey
This study describes a national survey estimating the number and characteristics of anesthesia-related deaths. Method—Death certificates from 1999 were selected using ICD codes and...
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Prevalence of psychoactive substance use in the French civilian maritime sector in 2007
Introduction - The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of current use of legal drugs (alcohol and tobacco) and illicit drugs in the French civilian maritime sector based...
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Social Inequalities in Cancer Mortality in France: Current Status and Trends Over Time
Introduction - Drawing on a particularly rich dataset, this article describes social inequalities in cancer mortality and their changes over time in France. Methods - The data are drawn...
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Excess maternal mortality among foreign-born women in France and the quality of obstetric care: a national study, 1996–2001
Objective - To compare the risk of maternal death among foreign-born women with that of French women and to examine whether the quality of care received by women who died differs by...