Asthma, stroke, diabetes … air pollution causing many chronic diseases in France
According to a France's public health study, long -term exposure to air pollution is a "considerable burden", health and economic, ...
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Flu: the epidemic is still intensifying, with a “net increase in death”
The influenza epidemic caused a clear increase in deaths during the second week of January, according to the latest public ...
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Flu: a “sharp increase” in the epidemic observed before Christmas
At the end of the year, the number of cases of flu, but also of acute respiratory infections, has exploded, ...
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The 5 environmental factors to improve in cities to protect our health, according to SPF
We must act on green spaces, active mobility, heat, air pollution and noise to protect the health of current and ...
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Flu and bronchiolitis epidemics are making a comeback in France
The bronchiolitis and flu epidemics are slowly taking hold in several regions of the country, according to Public Health France, ...
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HIV in France: an increase in HIV discoveries in 2023
Around 5,500 people discovered their HIV status in 2023, according to the latest data from Public Health France. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Snacks, sugars, portions… New recommendations for meals for 4-11 year olds
Public Health France has updated its dietary advice to parents for preparing meals for children aged 4 to 11. On ...
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Mpox: where are we in France?
According to a report by Public Health France, 143 cases of monkeypox have been recorded in France since the beginning ...
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Breastfeeding: more and more children are breastfed in France
Young French mothers are breastfeeding their babies for longer and in greater numbers, according to a study published by Santé ...
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Covid-19 cases have been on the rise for eight weeks in France
Public Health France is observing an increase in emergency room visits and consultations for suspected Covid-19. The virus appears to ...
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Parvovirus B19 infections: the peak of the epidemic seems to have been reached
After a resurgence in cases of the “fifth disease” and the death of five infants since the beginning of the ...
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Sedentary lifestyle: 41% of French people think they sit too long during the day
According to Public Health France, very sedentary adults say they are unable to reduce the amount of time they spend ...
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More than 650,000 cases of hypertension are linked to excessive alcohol consumption in France
According to a study by Public Health France, exceeding recommendations for alcohol consumption, no more than ten drinks per week, ...
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“Vaccination coverage on the rise, but which still needs to improve” in France
According to the latest data from Public Health France, vaccination coverage is increasing among the youngest. On the other hand, ...
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Whooping cough: health authorities warn of an increase in cases in France
The whooping cough epidemic has been increasing in France since the start of 2024, with eight regions affected, according to ...
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Invasive meningococcal infections: cases explode in 2023
In 2023, France recorded a sharp increase of 72% in cases of invasive meningococcal infections. THE ESSENTIAL After several years ...
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Collective food poisoning: their number increased in 2022
Nearly 2,000 collective foodborne illnesses (TIAC) were declared in France in 2022: this is the highest level since 1987. THE ...
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae: towards a “stabilization” of cases
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections - the incidence of which had increased sharply in recent months - seem to be moving towards ...
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Flu: it was more deadly than Covid-19 last week
Weekly mortality from influenza has exceeded that from Covid-19 for the first time since the appearance of SARS-CoV-2, according to ...
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Pneumonitis: a stable but still high number of cases
According to Santé Publique France, although the number of pneumonia appears to be stabilizing at the end of the year, ...
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Flu: 2 new regions in epidemic phase for the new year
The flu continues its conquest of France: Île-de-France and Hauts-de-France have entered the epidemic phase, according to Public Health France. ...
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Covid-19: an increase in contamination as winter approaches
According to the latest Public Health France bulletin, Covid-19 contaminations are on the rise a few weeks before the start ...
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Bronchiolitis: all of France is affected, except Corsica
After a lull linked to school holidays, bronchiolitis is making a comeback in France, only Corsica seems spared. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Teleworking: an increased risk of lower back pain, according to Santé Publique France
A Public Health France survey highlights the link between teleworking conditions and certain health problems such as lower back pain ...
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August heatwave: 400 deaths recorded
400 deaths were attributed by Public Health France to the heatwave in August. THE ESSENTIAL The August heatwave left at ...
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Dengue fever: a virulent epidemic hits the Antilles
Public Health France has reported an increase in dengue cases in Guadeloupe and Martinique in recent weeks. THE ESSENTIAL Dengue ...
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Heat waves: they would have caused 33,000 deaths in France in 8 years
Between 2014 and 2022, nearly 33,000 deaths linked to high temperatures and periods of heat wave were recorded in France ...
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Covid long: 2 million people affected in France
According to a study conducted by Public Health France, more than 2 million people had post-Covid-19 symptoms at the end ...
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Mental health: 13% of school children suffer from probable disorders
13% of school children in France have probable mental health problems, according to the very first barometer on the mental ...
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Alcohol: the French consume more and more in moderation
The proportion of adults exceeding the lower-risk alcohol consumption benchmarks is falling in France. THE ESSENTIAL In France, the proportion ...
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