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AIDS, HIV, and STDs: A Review of the Data in 2001
While HIV testing activity at anonymous and free testing centers (CDAGs) had remained stable since 1995, the number of positive HIV test results has been rising since 1998 among both men...
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2001 National Prevalence Survey of Healthcare-Associated Infections. May–June 2001. Investigator’s Guide
Survey period: Monday, May 21, through Saturday, June 23, 2001. The survey is conducted on a single day at each facility. However, depending on the size of the facilities and the number...
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Breast Cancer Screening. Evaluation Report on Epidemiological Monitoring. Status as of December 31, 1999
A national program for systematic breast cancer screening, aimed at reducing breast cancer mortality, was established by the Directorate General for Health in 1994. This program is based...
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Air and Health Monitoring Program: 9 Cities. Monitoring of health effects associated with urban air pollution. Phase II. Literature Review
In March 1999, the InVS published the initial results of the Air & Health Surveillance Program – 9 Cities (PSAS-9). This first phase demonstrated the feasibility of bringing together...
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Measuring Vaccination Coverage in France: An Overview of Tools and Methods in the Year 2000
Monitoring vaccination coverage is a key component of evaluating a vaccination program. At the initiative of the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance, a steering committee met...
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Air and Health Monitoring Program. 9 cities. Monitoring of health effects associated with air pollution in urban areas. Phase II
In March 1999, the InVS published the initial results of the Air & Health Surveillance Program – 9 Cities (PSAS-9). This first phase demonstrated the feasibility of bringing together...
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Screening for Childhood Lead Poisoning Near Industrial Sources of Lead. An Analysis of the Relevance of Implementing Screening: From Environmental Diagnosis to Exposure Estimation. Volume 1
Children are particularly susceptible to lead poisoning. Several environmental sources can contribute to their exposure. Since 1985, the degradation of paints used in homes until 1948...
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Epidemiological evaluation of the Legionnaires' disease surveillance system in France in 1998
In 1997, the Legionnaires' disease surveillance system was strengthened following a study that had estimated the completeness of mandatory reporting (MR) in 1995 to be 10%. The objective...
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Pilot Study on Workplaces: Identification and Post-Occupational Medical Follow-up of Retired Employees Who Were Exposed to Asbestos. The Role and Function of the CPAM Health Examination Centers. April 2001
Work-related cancers most often develop after very long latency periods. This is the case with cancers linked to asbestos exposure, most of which develop several decades after exposure...
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Anonymous and Free HIV Testing Program: A Look at Those Who Sought Testing. National Survey, June/July 1999
To encourage voluntary, individual HIV testing, anonymous and free testing clinics (CDAG) were established in 1988 in every department. The program has proven its ability to reach, more...
