Atypical mycobacterial (AM) infections generally occur in immunocompromised patients, but they are also observed in immunocompetent patients following invasive procedures, particularly...

Abstract: Local health and environmental issues can sometimes be conflicting. For public health professionals called upon to intervene in these situations, it is important to...

Introduction - The Mutualité sociale agricole (MSA) has implemented an oral health prevention program targeting specific at-risk populations and age groups. The initiative targeting...

Introduction - In July 2010, an outbreak of scabies affecting several summer camps at a campground in the Landes region was reported to health authorities. Investigations were...

The surveillance system for notifiable diseases (NDs) is based on regulatory provisions. This article outlines the key features of the ND surveillance system, which was overhauled in...

A survey was conducted in schools between September 2004 and June 2005 among a nationally representative sample of fifth-grade students. Of the accidents reported by the 6,836 children...

Introduction: In the agricultural environment, there are numerous hazards that affect respiratory health. Methods: We analyzed respiratory health data collected in 2010 via...

This study examines occupational exposure to oxygenated, petroleum-based, and chlorinated solvents among a vulnerable population of workers: women of childbearing age, defined as those...

Prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Regardless of the level at which decisions are made—whether individual or collective—all can contribute to improving health. Selecting...