The promotion of physical and sports activities is increasingly seen as synonymous with health promotion. But are physical activities really that beneficial to young people’s health?...

The results of the INPES 2000 Health Barometer presented here show that people with asthma perceive their environment differently because of their condition: they are more concerned...

Raising consumer awareness about moderation by informing them of the risks of excessive consumption is the central theme of the most recent alcohol awareness campaigns. This marks a...

Lead poisoning is a two-sided scourge: a public health issue for some, a “slum disease” for others (such as Médecins du Monde); it clearly challenges health education professionals to...

Vaccinate infants, children, preteens, and high-risk population groups against hepatitis B. These are the recommendations of a group of French and international experts who recently...

In sub-Saharan Africa, 61% of adults living with HIV/AIDS are women. In these countries, the literature highlights women’s increased vulnerability to this infection, due in particular to...

This issue of *Tendances* presents the initial results of the French component of the HBSC (Health Behaviour in School-aged Children) survey, conducted in 41 countries and regions across...

As part of the 2005 survey on knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding HIV/AIDS conducted by the National Institute for Prevention and Health Education (Inpes), 1,874...

The emergence of avian influenza outbreaks in Southeast Asia and cases in humans has in recent years reignited fears of a pandemic that could claim millions of lives. Although the number...

In recent years, recognizing the threat that tobacco use poses to public health, many countries around the world have strengthened their tobacco control policies. The Framework...