Interview with Jean-Pierre Poulain. In his latest book, *Sociology of Obesity*, this socio-anthropologist specializing in food emphasizes the importance of studying perceptions of...

Since 2006, Brazil has had a national health promotion policy. The goal is to improve the population’s health by addressing economic, social, and health determinants. Brazil has thus...

According to a Quebec survey conducted in 1998, spirituality appears to have a positive effect on people’s physical and mental health, insofar as it enhances their ability to cope with...

Religion influences public health through religious practices. Beyond the religious sphere, a person’s cultural practices allow them to establish their identity. According to Mohamed...

The ANRS surveyed thirty-eight people living with HIV/AIDS who follow a religious or spiritual path. The survey explored the meaning of the illness, social integration, and relationships...

Religion and health have been intertwined for thousands of years. The success of modern medicine and surgery does not prevent a portion of the population from turning to religious...

In 2001, the government tasked INPES with informing professionals and the general public about language disorders. As part of this effort, the Institute published a reference book and...

Addressing student health is a matter of concern for the entire educational community. Health professionals—nurses and doctors—and social workers who work in schools are employees of the...

French law and the Labor Code stipulate that women may devote one hour of their daily work time to breastfeeding and that any company with more than 100 employees must provide a...

Preventing dengue fever, a disease transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, is a priority for Martinique, which regularly faces outbreaks. The department is implementing an action plan to...