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A Study of Individual Factors and Behaviors That May Have Influenced the Health of Older Adults During the 2003 Heat Wave
The objective of this study was to examine the factors associated with perceived and actual morbidity among older adults during the August 2003 heat wave within two cohorts: PAQUID and...
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Tetanus in France in 2002–2004
Tetanus is a notifiable disease. Mandatory reporting allows for monitoring trends in the incidence of the disease, identifying its key epidemiological characteristics, and assessing the...
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Surveillance of multidrug-resistant bacteria in healthcare facilities in France. BMR-Raisin Network. 2003 Results
Since 2002, a national surveillance protocol for multidrug-resistant bacteria (BMR-Raisin) has enabled the five CClin (Centers for Coordination and Control of Nosocomial Infections) to...
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Imported cholera case in France, summer 2005. A. Tarantola for the incident management teams
Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes digestive disorders and severe diarrhea, which can lead to death from dehydration if prompt and appropriate medical care is not provided....
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The Role of Modeling in Understanding the Spread of Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention
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Launch of a systematic screening program for childhood lead poisoning in areas surrounding industrial sites
Background: Exposure of children to lead, even at low levels, can cause neurobehavioral and intellectual impairments. The consensus conference on lead poisoning in children aged 1 to 6...
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Epidemiology of HIV infection worldwide and in France
In 2005, 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV, and 3 million died from the disease. The majority live in sub-Saharan Africa or Asia, and half are women. In France, nearly...
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Cancer screening. Breast cancer screening program in France. 2004 results
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Factors Influencing Influenza Vaccination Among Staff at Two French Hospitals in 2004
Flu vaccination is recommended for vulnerable individuals and, since 1999 in France, for healthcare workers to protect patients, as staff can play a significant role in the spread of the...
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Food procurement strategies and dietary behaviors of families relying on food aid: the case of multi-gatherers
In France, a diverse and economically disadvantaged population relies on food assistance. We focus on individuals who make multiple and simultaneous use of various sources of food...
