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...

In Châtellerault, Évry, Mâcon, Liévin, Marseille, and Metz, professionals and elected officials were surveyed about sports facilities in ZUS areas and the barriers to participation....

Marcel Jaeger provides an overview of the history and current state of social work in France. While social workers already collaborate extensively with healthcare professionals, he...

In its report *Redefining Our Relationship with People: “Please Stop Calling Us ‘Clients’*,” the Higher Council for Social Work (CSTS) focuses in particular on the role of social...

Social workers receive training that is too compartmentalized, and health promotion struggles to find a place in their curriculum. To date, networking is the only way to build...