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Exploring Power Dynamics Between Men and Women [Interview].
A leading figure in feminism, an activist with Planning Familial, and a physician in the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the Montpellier University Hospital (CHU),...
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Sex Education in Middle Schools in France: The Role of Gender.
Breaking down gender stereotypes is central to education and sex education in schools. A middle school in Claix (Isère) has made these sessions a regular part of the curriculum every...
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Drinking and smoking remain gendered
A study was conducted on the associations between family status and levels of alcohol and tobacco consumption among the French population. The study covers the period from 1980 to 2002,...
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Physical Activity and Sedentary Lifestyles: A Layperson’s Guide to the New Recommendations.
The French recommendations on physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior were updated in February 2016 in a collective expert report and an advisory opinion issued by the French...
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An increase in smoking has been confirmed in France.
The initial findings of the 2010 Health Barometer from the National Institute for Prevention and Health Education (Inpes) confirm the recent rise in smoking rates in France. The...
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A study demonstrates the value of distributing fruits and vegetables through food aid.
A team of researchers studied the distribution of fruits and vegetables to people in precarious situations through food assistance programs. Most of these individuals would not consume...
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The Social Construction of Risk: The Case of Adolescent Use of Psychoactive Substances.
Young people who use psychoactive substances are often viewed through a stereotypical lens by adult society. Any risk prevention policy must begin by moving beyond these assumptions and...
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Major risks associated with the use of psychoactive substances.
Each psychoactive substance carries its own specific risks: a detailed review of these risks. Gaining a better understanding of them enables the development of tailored prevention...
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Challenges and Risk-Taking: From Binge Drinking to Necknomination.
Psychosocial influences appear to play a decisive role in young people’s habits and risky behaviors. Young people engage in excessive consumption to test their limits and those of...
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Physical Activity: A Key to Boosting Self-Esteem Among Juvenile Detainees [Interview].
At the Villepinte Detention Center, in addition to regularly monitoring young inmates through individual interviews and socio-educational workshops, the educators offer them the...