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Health Impact of the August 2003 Heat Wave in France: Assessment and Outlook. October 2003
A heat wave of exceptional intensity struck France in August 2003. The studies undertaken by the InVS beginning in August and the surveillance and warning systems subsequently put in...
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Health Impact of the Heat Wave in France in August 2003. Interim Report, August 29, 2003
An exceptional heat wave, notable for its intensity and duration, struck mainland France between August 4 and 12, 2003, making that year the hottest in 53 years. Across all French...
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Study of Risk Factors for Death Among Older Adults Living at Home During the August 2003 Heat Wave. July 2004
An exceptionally severe heat wave struck France between August 1 and 15, 2003, resulting in the deaths of nearly 15,000 people. The deceased were primarily people aged 65 and older...
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Assessment of the Impact of the 2003 Summer Heat Wave on Pediatric Hospitalization Rates
According to Météo France, the summer of 2003 was the hottest in 53 years in terms of maximum temperatures (2°C above the three hottest summers on record: 1976, 1983, and 1994) and,...
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Effective Interventions for Preventing Alcohol Use Among Youth: A Review of the Evidence - Key Findings.
This document is a summary of the report *Validated Interventions for the Prevention of Alcohol Use Among Young People*, produced by INPES. The purpose of this summary is to provide...
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A quantitative study on French attitudes toward alcohol.
As part of the preparations for the alcohol awareness campaign, a large-scale survey was conducted to assess the attitudes and behaviors of the French public regarding this public health issue.
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2014 Overseas Departments Health Barometer. Alcohol Consumption
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2015 Cancer Barometer - Alcohol and Cancer: Behaviors, Opinions, and Perceptions of Risk
The "Alcohol and Cancer" chapter of the 2015 Cancer Barometer examines French people’s drinking habits, as well as their sense of being informed about the health effects of alcohol,...
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Cold Weather and Health: A Literature Review and Future Directions. Research Report
A literature review was conducted to identify health effects attributable to low temperatures and those attributable to winter. Numerous studies highlight the existence of a V-shaped...
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Epidemiological surveillance of childhood diabetes
Childhood diabetes is a chronic condition with significant implications for the child, their family, and healthcare professionals. The incidence of type 1 diabetes is rising: estimated...