In mainland France, for the year 2018, the estimated number of new cases of breast cancer among women was 58,459, and the estimated number of deaths from breast cancer was 12,146. Note:...

Empowerment—that is, the development of the ability to act—and community participation are ethically sound concepts from a public health perspective. In theory, that is; in practice,...

Since 2016, Santé publique France has had an ethics and professional conduct committee. A review following the completion of its first term.

In France, for the year 2018, the estimated number of new cases of lung cancer was 46,363, and the estimated number of deaths from lung cancer was 33,117. Key points: 5-year...

In France, for the year 2015, the estimated number of new cases of prostate cancer was 50,430, and the estimated number of deaths from prostate cancer was 8,512. Key points: 5-year...

National surveillance of antibiotic resistance in community and healthcare settings is conducted by the Primo initiative under the auspices of Santé publique France. This surveillance...

Antibiotic resistance is one of the main threats to public health in France and around the world, as it limits treatment options for community-acquired infections and risks undermining...

Background: In France, the surveillance of bacterial antibiotic resistance relies on numerous partners and networks, primarily based in healthcare facility laboratories. To complement...

In 2005, the 22 Regional Pneumococcal Surveillance Centers (ORP) collected 6,398 pneumococcal strains from 6,398 specimens taken from 6,156 patients, of whom 4,303 (69.9%) were adults...