After discussing new trends in sports, the authors of this report examine sports as a factor in health and outline the physical activities best suited to different stages of life. A...

Alcohol is a national scourge: 9 out of 10 adults view it as such, yet nearly as many say they drink it regularly or occasionally.

Overall, tobacco consumption has not declined significantly since the first campaign in 1977. However, the use of so-called "light" cigarettes is raising awareness. The pattern of...

This article highlights the nutrition policy adopted by the CFES: linking nutrition to other health issues, relying on key groups such as schools, local communities, and health...

This article, based on a survey conducted in France in March 1991, shows that there is currently strong public demand for measures to curb smoking. Similar results from across Europe...

Mother-to-child transmission of HIV has become a major public health issue. This article discusses various aspects of it.

As part of the preparations for the alcohol awareness campaign, a large-scale survey was conducted to assess the attitudes and behaviors of the French public regarding this public health issue.

Under the slogan "Get Your Heart Moving!", the CFES is launching a major national awareness campaign on the prevention of cardiovascular disease, signaling its commitment to addressing...

To mark the first National Asthma Awareness Week (September 21–27, 1992), organized by the Asthma Association, this document provides an overview of the activities scheduled for that...

This article presents the main findings of the CFES's Baromètre 92 survey regarding social perceptions of cancer and its risk factors, as well as access to cancer screening. The...