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Initial final results of the 2006 drowning survey. June 1–September 30, 2006
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Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C in France in 2004. December 2006
Background: In France, the first prevalence survey of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection was conducted in 1994. Regarding the hepatitis B virus (HBV), prevalence studies of markers for...
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Trends in Cancer Incidence and Mortality in France from 1978 to 2000
The results presented in this report provide estimates of cancer incidence (the frequency of new cases) and mortality in France from 1978 to 2000. They serve as an updated reference to...
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Risk factors for the development of hemolytic-uremic syndromes associated with infection by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in children under 15 years of age in France. A national case-control study, 2000–2001
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is primarily associated with infections caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), is the leading cause of acute kidney failure in...
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Epidemiological Surveillance of Drowning. Drowning Investigations 2002, June 1–September 30, 2002
In France, drowning incidents—whether or not they result in death—constitute a significant public health problem, as they account for more than 500 deaths each year and sometimes lead to...
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Drowning Incidents in 2001. June 1–September 30, 2001: Reported drownings
Drowning accounts for nearly 600 deaths each year in France. "Near-drownings"—similar incidents that do not result in death—sometimes lead to very serious long-term consequences. The...
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National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 1998–2000
This document presents the results of national infectious disease surveillance from 1998 to 2000. It follows on from the annual epidemiological bulletins published in previous years...
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Health Impact of the August 2003 Heat Wave in France: Assessment and Outlook. October 2003
A heat wave of exceptional intensity struck France in August 2003. The studies undertaken by the InVS beginning in August and the surveillance and warning systems subsequently put in...
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Investigation of a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases. Montpellier, July–August 2003
Between July 31 and August 5, 2003, 12 cases of Legionnaires' disease caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 were reported to the Hérault Departmental Directorate of Health and...
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The Medical-Social Component of the National Mesothelioma Surveillance Program. 1999–2003 Report
The primary objective of the medical-social component of the National Mesothelioma Surveillance Program is to evaluate and improve the management of occupational disease cases among...
