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France has established a national public health agency: Santé publique France.
Santé publique France, the new national public health agency established by the Law on the Modernization of the Health System of January 26, 2016. Santé publique France combines the...
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Giving a Voice to People with Disabilities [Interview].
The CRéDAVIS association works to destigmatize the sexuality of people with disabilities. It trains professionals (nurses, medical-psychological assistants, educators, managers,...
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Two-thirds of French people use the Internet for health-related purposes.
News sites, forums: French people are increasingly turning to the internet to cross-check information and share their health concerns.
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How do socio-environmental factors during childhood influence health throughout life?
It is during the first year of life that the sensory system, language, and speech develop. A supportive environment for a child influences their overall health and, later on, their...
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Inequalities take root as early as early childhood.
In July 2016, the High Council for Public Health (HCSP) published a report titled "Economic Crisis, Health, and Social Inequalities in Health." One chapter is devoted to early childhood,...
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Substandard housing: an underestimated determinant of health.
Housing conditions play a major role in children’s health. The number of families with children who are homeless has increased. Substandard housing often involves multiple risks:...
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Early childhood centers in Quebec: promoting the development of children under 5.
Quebec has established early childhood centers—childcare facilities for children under the age of 5—with a twofold objective: to promote children’s development and to enable women to...
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Maintaining a sense of independence and taking control of my life despite my disability [Interview].
Noémie Nauleau, who lives with a progressive genetic disorder, has navigated a veritable obstacle course within the medical-social system. Her unwavering tenacity has not only enabled...
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Consumer behavior and its distribution: products consumed and trends.
Alcohol consumption is a particularly important behavior to monitor, given its deep roots in French culinary and festive culture and the health risks it poses—both in the short term and...
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Providing Jobs for Homeless Youth [Interview].
Life on the streets takes a heavy toll on those who live there; the “Alternative Work Paid by the Day” program allows participants to work on an hourly basis while also providing earlier...