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The role of early exposure to traffic, incinerators, and occupational exposure in the textile industry
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Ultrafine Particles and Health: Insights from Epidemiological Studies
Ultrafine particles (UFPs) are particles with a diameter of less than 0.1 micrometers. When they are suspended in the ambient air—either as a result of emissions from combustion...
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Health risks associated with the presence of Ostreopsis ovata in waters used for swimming or water sports
In order to strengthen and adapt an initial monitoring system established along the French Mediterranean coast during the summer of 2007, it was necessary to review the available...
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Natural and Human Factors Contributing to Accidental Fecal Contamination of Small Drinking Water Supply Systems, France, 2003–2004: A Geographical Ecological Study
Accidental microbiological contamination of distributed water (referred to as "contamination") was defined as the presence of at least 20 colony-forming fecal bacteria (Escherichia coli...
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Epidemiological and virological surveillance of influenza in France: 2007–2008 season
This article presents an epidemiological and virological overview of influenza activity in mainland France during the 2007–2008 season. Methods - The article is based on community-based...
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The July 2006 heat wave in Gironde. Data from Gironde demonstrate the effectiveness of the Heat Wave Plan
Unlike the 2003 heat wave, in terms of both duration and temperature patterns, the 2006 heat wave had only a moderate impact on public health, which may be attributed to improved...
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Surveillance of occupational diseases through a network of occupational physicians in France
Introduction - The French occupational health system is well-developed, but the impact of occupational factors on health remains poorly understood. Method - The French Institute for...
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Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women
Women account for nearly half of all people living with HIV worldwide and more than half in sub-Saharan Africa, due to the predominance of heterosexual transmission in that region. The...
