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Investigation of a report of bladder cancer cases in the general population in Espéraza and the surrounding area (Aude), 2011
Following reports of four cases of bladder cancer diagnosed over a short period by a doctor in the town of Espéraza (Aude), an investigation was conducted by the InVS to determine...
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Cluster of ringworm cases in Fécamp (76) – December 2009 – May 2010. Investigation and management support
Clustered cases of ringworm at an elementary school in Fécamp (76) were reported to health authorities in January 2010. An investigation was conducted by the Interregional Epidemiology...
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Health and Environmental Monitoring of the Rouen Fleet, 2008 Edition
From July 5 to 14, 2008, the 5th edition of the "Armada" boat rally took place in the Rouen metropolitan area in Seine-Maritime (76). During this period, the event welcomed nearly 8...
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Investigation of an unexplained mass illness that occurred at a secondary school. Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte (50), October 6, 2011
On October 6, 2011, emergency and medical services responded to a middle school in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte (50) after a student at the school experienced a vasovagal episode and an...
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Analysis of the Need for Lead Poisoning Screening Among Children Living Near a Former Foundry in Flers (Orne)
Following the closure of the Sonofoque foundry in Flers (61), soil analyses of neighboring plots were conducted and revealed high concentrations of lead. A study was conducted to assess...
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Estimation of blood lead levels in children living near a former mine, Pont-Péan and Bruz (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Cire Ouest was commissioned, at the end of 2008, by the Departmental Directorate of Health and Social Affairs of Ille-et-Vilaine to assist in analyzing the population’s exposure to...
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Assessment of the incidence of thyroid cancer in Corsica based on data from hospitals, health insurance providers, and pathology laboratories. Period: 1998–2001
Introduction. The eastern coast and mountain ranges of Corsica are among the areas in France that experienced the highest levels of fallout from the Chernobyl accident. In October 2000,...
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Characterization of population groups at high risk of exposure to chlordecone through the diet. Martinique, August 2006
Chlordecone is an organochlorine insecticide that was widely used in the Caribbean on banana plantations for about twenty years. It was banned in 1993, but since 1999, studies have...
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Samotrace - Medical and Administrative Aspects. Centre Region. Interim Results at One Year
Since January 2006, medical consultants in the Centre region (General Social Security [RG] and the Agricultural Social Mutual Fund [MSA]) have been participating in the...
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Lead and Arsenic Levels Along the Southern Coast of Marseille: A Health Study (July 2005)
The southern coastline of Marseille was the site of significant industrial activity during the 19th century, which led to soil and marine pollution. On July 15, 2004, the Prefect of the...
