Following the strengthening of health warning messages on cigarette packs, and then the price increase in late 2003, voices were raised to question France’s policy on preventing...

Public health research must place greater emphasis on a problematized approach to gender and gender relations in order to interpret social reality. Gender-based analysis in the areas of...

In the United States, women began organizing to defend their health rights as early as 1830. Feminism and reformism experienced a resurgence starting in 1910, preceding the major...

Comede’s multidisciplinary health center provides care for displaced people in vulnerable situations. In their work to welcome, treat, and support these individuals, healthcare providers...

While fathers’ involvement in parenting has undoubtedly increased, women continue to shoulder the bulk of infant care during the first few months after birth. Although fathers may put...

The Grisélidis association in Toulouse implements a community health approach: the team is composed primarily of sex workers who provide support to their peers. Involving those directly...

Since 1992, INPES—formerly CFES—has conducted surveys known as the Health Barometers on the health-related behaviors, knowledge, and opinions of the French public, a valuable tool for...

It’s not always easy to navigate the many telephone information and support services available in the health and social services sector. The services we’ve selected in the list below are...

The prevalence of mental disorders makes mental health a public health priority. A review of the scientific literature highlights shortcomings in information, support, and care...

As people age, they tend to visit their primary care physician more frequently; those over 60 see their doctor six times a year (compared to four times for those under 60). However,...