To illustrate the articles on the theoretical foundations of health education, the editors of this special issue have compiled several examples of initiatives, which some of the authors...

To illustrate the articles on the theoretical foundations of health education, the editors of this special issue have compiled several examples of initiatives, which some of the authors...

Since mid-2005, INPES has been providing professionals with a CD-ROM to support them in their efforts to educate patients with type 2 diabetes. The first of its kind for the Institute,...

Published in late 2004 by three public health agencies, including INPES, the clinical practice guideline on strategies for choosing a contraceptive method takes into account not only the...

According to two recent surveys on the use of addictive substances (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis), 11% of working adults reportedly consume alcohol during work hours, excluding meals and...

The promotion of physical and sports activities is increasingly seen as synonymous with health promotion. But are physical activities really that beneficial to young people’s health?...

The results of the INPES 2000 Health Barometer presented here show that people with asthma perceive their environment differently because of their condition: they are more concerned...

Raising consumer awareness about moderation by informing them of the risks of excessive consumption is the central theme of the most recent alcohol awareness campaigns. This marks a...

Lead poisoning is a two-sided scourge: a public health issue for some, a “slum disease” for others (such as Médecins du Monde); it clearly challenges health education professionals to...

Vaccinate infants, children, preteens, and high-risk population groups against hepatitis B. These are the recommendations of a group of French and international experts who recently...