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Exposure of the French population to polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, and furans. National Biomonitoring Program, Esteban 2014–2016
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs), and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) belong to the family of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). They are...
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The relationship between CO2 levels in classrooms and children’s learning
Since 2013, approximately 20 studies have been published on the link between CO2 concentrations in classrooms and children’s cognitive and academic performance, nearly three-quarters of...
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Radon levels and their determinants in homes in mainland France
Introduction: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas classified as a known lung carcinogen in humans. In France, radon is the leading source of exposure to ionizing radiation,...
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Quantitative Health Impact Assessment (QHIA) of Air Quality in and Around Schools: Relevance, Feasibility, and the First National Study
Ensuring healthy indoor air quality in schools is a public health issue that has not yet been given sufficient attention. Conducting quantitative health impact assessments (QHIA) of air...
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Description of the space-time budget and estimation of the French population’s exposure in their homes
The quality of the air we breathe indoors is now recognized as a key factor in the rising incidence of various chronic conditions and respiratory allergies. In industrialized countries,...
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Estimating population exposure to indoor air pollutants
City dwellers spend most of their time inside buildings or other enclosed spaces, where various types of pollution are believed to be responsible for numerous health effects. The Indoor...
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Suspected Excess Cases of Glioblastoma in the Gard Departments of Salindres and Rousson: Update on Surveillance Data for the Period 2016–2020. Final Report
Following a public health alert raised by general practitioners questioning a possible excess of glioblastoma cases in the municipalities of Salindres and Rousson (Gard) in 2010, two...
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Perceptions of Information and Environmental Risks – Part Two. Results of the 2021 Santé publique France Barometer
Part 2 of the study on the French population’s level of awareness and perception of health risks related to environmental issues focused on collective exposure to chemical, biological,...
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Cancer Survival Rates in France’s Overseas Departments and Regions. 2008–2018. Materials and Methods
This study focuses on the follow-up of cancer survivors residing in the overseas departments and regions (DROM) of Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion. Ten cancer sites are studied:...
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Cancer Survival Rates in Guadeloupe, 2008–2018
Along with incidence, mortality, and prevalence, survival is a key indicator for the epidemiological surveillance and monitoring of cancers; it is essential for evaluating the healthcare...