The new public health law encourages health education stakeholders to come together in "centers of expertise." These centers are currently being established in the regions, focusing on...

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...

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...

The local level (departmental, intermunicipal, or municipal) appears to be the most appropriate for promoting mental health through a community-based approach, as it takes into account...

To date, 130 middle and high schools across France have implemented the Sentinelles et Référents program. The initiative is based on joint training for teaching staff, all school...

On December 29, 2016, in La Tronche near Grenoble, many healthcare professionals gathered to honor the memory of one of public health’s leading figures. Professor Pierre Delormas...