To illustrate the articles on the theoretical foundations of health education, the editors of this special issue have compiled several examples of initiatives, which some of the authors...

Since mid-2005, INPES has been providing professionals with a CD-ROM to support them in their efforts to educate patients with type 2 diabetes. The first of its kind for the Institute,...

Published in late 2004 by three public health agencies, including INPES, the clinical practice guideline on strategies for choosing a contraceptive method takes into account not only the...

According to two recent surveys on the use of addictive substances (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis), 11% of working adults reportedly consume alcohol during work hours, excluding meals and...

The National Cancer Action Plan, established in 2003 for a five-year period, identifies tobacco control as one of the top priorities in prevention. Healthcare professionals, whether...

In December 2003, there were 1.8 million fewer smokers in France than at the end of 1999. Overall, quitting smoking is becoming increasingly common. In any case, this is the goal of 71%¹...

General practitioners are in a key position to identify heavy drinkers and provide them with advice on reducing their alcohol consumption and the associated risks. However, despite an...

The so-called "traditional" French dietary pattern is based on the central concept of meals. This article describes current dietary practices. The survey was conducted among a...

Following the announcement of the Cancer Plan (January 2003), ambitious goals were set to reduce tobacco use: a 30% reduction in smoking prevalence among young people and a 20% reduction...

Starting October 1, 2003, every pack of cigarettes will feature one of the 14 specific health warnings mandated by the decree of March 5, 2003. One of these warnings refers to Tabac Info...