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OSCOUR National Newsletter, February 28, 2023
Key Points In Week 8 (February 20–26, 2023), the third week of school break, emergency department visits and hospitalizations following such visits were down among children (-9%...
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Avian Flu: What Is the Situation in France and Around the World?
Santé publique France has released an epidemiological update on the circulation of avian influenza viruses and is reminding the public of the recommendations to follow to protect...
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Launch of the 2023 “Sexual Behavior” (ERAS) Survey for men who have sex with men
Santé publique France, in partnership with ANRS - Emerging Infectious Diseases, is launching the fourth edition of the “Rapport au sexe” Health, Sexuality, and Prevention Survey,...
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Benefits of Physical Activity and Recommendations
Physical inactivity contributes to a shorter life expectancy. Physical activity is a very important factor in health promotion. It plays a role in the primary, secondary, and tertiary...
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Adapted Physical Activity to Promote Public Health [Introduction to the Feature]
This report focuses on health promotion through physical activity; it covers a wide range of initiatives across regions, highlighting interventions targeting various...
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A love of physical activity can be learned and shared
Encouraging inactive populations to become active requires specific approaches. Instruction must enable participants to develop physical techniques tailored to their abilities. A...
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Why are teenagers turning away from physical activity?
Physical activity levels drop sharply during adolescence, particularly among girls. This is the result of a variety of factors, including social norms, physical changes, body image,...
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People with disabilities gain greater independence and well-being through participation in sports [Interview].
Participation in sports among people with disabilities living in medical-social institutions and services (ESMS) remains too low even today. It is in this context that the French...
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Physical activity helps people with mental health conditions improve both their physical and mental health [Interview].
Physical activity helps improve body image and self-confidence in people with mental health conditions; it also improves their quality of life.
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Physicians' Prescriptions for Physical Activity: Barriers and Enablers
In 2021, the National Cancer Institute (INCa) conducted two surveys: a quantitative, representative survey of 200 general practitioners to assess their prescribing practices, and a...