The 8th WHO Global Conference on Health Promotion was recently held in Helsinki from June 10 to 14. The central theme of this conference was “Health in All Policies.” A broader...

Since 1992, INPES—formerly CFES—has conducted surveys known as the Health Barometers on the health-related behaviors, knowledge, and opinions of the French public, a valuable tool for...

It’s not always easy to navigate the many telephone information and support services available in the health and social services sector. The services we’ve selected in the list below are...

The prevalence of mental disorders makes mental health a public health priority. A review of the scientific literature highlights shortcomings in information, support, and care...

As part of its HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns, the government quickly recognized the need for targeted communication campaigns, tailored with specific messages aimed at certain...

As people age, they tend to visit their primary care physician more frequently; those over 60 see their doctor six times a year (compared to four times for those under 60). However,...

Violence among school-aged youth is a complex phenomenon that is difficult to understand, as are its links to health. Population-based health surveys, such as the Health Barometers,...

The INPES Health Barometers provide information to policymakers and healthcare professionals. In some cases, they contribute to the development of prevention programs.[article excerpt]

In the face of society’s denial of the “risks of alcohol,” general practitioners have a key role to play in prevention—a task made all the more difficult by the fact that they must...

Under the leadership of the WHO, a network of health-promoting hospitals has been established around the world. France is actively joining the movement...[article excerpt]