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Investigation following two outbreaks of collective clinical symptoms at a call center and an adjacent middle school in Raon l'Étape (Vosges), January–December 2008
Two outbreaks of collective clinical symptoms occurred in January 2008 and November 2008 at a call center in Raon l'Étape (Vosges) and at an adjacent middle school. A descriptive study...
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An outbreak of sick building syndrome among staff at the Villejuif City Hall (2004–2005). Investigation report
From February to April 2004, several outbreaks of mucosal and skin irritation occurred among staff at the Villejuif City Hall. In early 2005, the phenomenon recurred and led, as in 2004,...
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A Study of the Prevalence of Asthma in Réunion
Previous studies on asthma-related mortality and hospitalizations in Réunion indicate that this department is particularly affected by this condition. Epidemiological studies conducted...
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Irritant incidents at Pierre de la Ramée High School, Saint-Quentin, December 2006 and January 2007. Investigation report
On December 5, 2006, three students at a high school in the Aisne department reported skin irritation. The outbreak escalated rapidly on December 11, 2006, and the school was closed....
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2007 Environmental Health Barometer
In June 2004, France adopted its first National Health and Environment Plan. As part of this initiative, INPES was tasked with conducting a survey to provide quantified indicators on the...
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Exposure of the French population to specific organochlorines and chlorophenols. National Biomonitoring Program, Esteban 2014–2016
Specific organochlorines (OCS) and chlorophenols belong to the organochlorine (OC) family, which is classified as persistent organic pollutants (POPs). They are lipophilic,...
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Exposure of the French population to polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, and furans. National Biomonitoring Program, Esteban 2014–2016
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs), and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) belong to the family of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). They are...
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Heat Wave and Health Report: The summer of 2023 was marked by four heat waves, with significant health impacts
The summer of 2023 was marked by four heat waves, which affected 73% of the French population. Monitoring of this summer—which Météo France has identified as the fourth hottest since the...
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Heat Waves and Health in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: A Review of Summer 2023 [Infographic]
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region experienced two heat waves in 2023. The impact on public health resulted in 162 SOS Médecins emergency calls, 537 visits to emergency rooms (353 of which...
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Heat Waves and Health in Hauts-de-France: A Look Back at Summer 2023 [Infographic]
The Hauts-de-France region experienced a heat wave in June 2023 and another in September 2023, during which the following were recorded: 251 SOS Médecins calls (38 in September), 565...
