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COPD-related mortality in France between 1979 and 2002. Public Health Watch Days, November 29 and 30, 2006
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Hospitalizations for asthma in mainland France, 1998–2002. Health Watch Days, November 29 and 30, 2006
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Hospitalizations for asthma in mainland France, 1998–2002. Analysis based on PMSI data
Asthma is a common condition that affects approximately 10% of children and more than 5% of adults in France. Nearly 1,500 deaths attributable to asthma were recorded in 2002. The...
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Clostridium difficile 027: Microbiological and Epidemiological Characteristics
Abstract. Clostridium difficile is a spore-forming, anaerobic, Gram-positive bacillus responsible for 15% to 25% of cases of post-antibiotic diarrhea and more than 95% of cases of...
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Summary and Overview. The Fight Against HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in France: 10 Years of Surveillance, 1996–2005
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Basis for Vaccination Recommendations
Once a new vaccine has been approved, public health expertise is required to support the decision regarding its potential inclusion in the national immunization schedule. This...
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The BCG Vaccine and the Role of the Intradermal Test in 2006
Introduction. - In France today, the BCG vaccine remains mandatory except in cases of specific contraindications. However, BCG vaccination policy is currently undergoing changes. This...
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Asbestos in the Environment in France: From Exposure to Risk
Natural mineral asbestos, classified as a carcinogen and banned since 1997, is still present in many buildings and industrial settings. Potential exposures are monitored to protect the...
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Perceptions of hospital-acquired risk among the French population, 2005–2006.
Introduction - For the past 15 years in France, the fight against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) has been actively promoted by public authorities. The law of March 4, 2002,...
