Chemicals come in many forms, both natural and man-made. People are constantly exposed to these substances, which are found in food, everyday objects, the air, soil, and water.

As part of the renewal of the network of National Reference Centers (NRCs) for the control of communicable diseases scheduled for late 2022, Santé publique France is reviewing the list...

The changing nature of heat waves poses a challenge to heat warning systems and prevention plans.

Key Points In emergency departments, most indicators were stable or declining for both adults and children, with the “suicidal acts” indicator returning to levels similar to those of...

Summary In Week 25 (June 21–27, 2021), emergency department visits and hospitalizations following emergency department visits were down across all age groups (by 3%, or 13,308 visits,...

Summary In Week 25 (June 21–27, 2021), overall activity at SOS Médecins clinics remained stable, except among children under 2 years of age, where a slight increase was observed (+6%,...

Key Points Starting in week 20, the number of deaths from all causes returned to the usual range of fluctuation at the national level and in all regions; An excess of deaths continues...

Key Points In Week 25, a less pronounced decrease in SARS-CoV-2 circulation at the national level, amid the easing of restrictions and the spread of the Delta variant Decrease in...

Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, mercury… Santé publique France has released new French data on the French population’s exposure to metals, based on the ESTEBAN study. This...

As part of the 2nd National Strategy on Endocrine Disruptors, Santé publique France will launch, starting in September 2021, a consultation with experts and stakeholders in the field to...