The French consider themselves well-informed about the dangers of addictive substances (tobacco, cannabis, alcohol), AIDS prevention, contraception, and cancer. On the other hand, they...

For several years, INPES has been developing tools in the field of nutrition education, particularly as part of the National Nutrition and Health Program (PNNS). It is in this context...

Rural areas are characterized by a shortage of healthcare professionals—doctors in particular—and the isolation many professionals experience in their daily practice. How can a health...

Tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs: here is a glossary of various "psychoactive" substances. Definitions, components, effects, and associated risks. "Risky use" refers to the...

Addressing the issue of promoting migrants’ health raises a multitude of other questions. Even the basic definition of the term “migrants” is controversial. Are migrants newcomers or...

Health education professionals, researchers, and practitioners in the field, get writing! *La Santé de l'homme* is launching a new section to spark a lively debate on health promotion....

In 2001, INPES contracted with ACNielsen to track trends in male condom sales. These data serve as an important indicator for monitoring changes in individual behavior regarding the...

Professor William Dab, the new Director General of Health, recently noted that of the one hundred objectives associated with the public health bill, thirty-five were quantifiable,...

Violence is a paradoxical expression of humanity. It is directed both against oneself and toward others, whether near or far. Violence takes many forms: it is perpetrated by nations,...

The structure of the family varies across different eras, countries, and cultures; yet, it consistently remains a key element in the formation of each individual’s identity. Recent...