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Occupational exposure to arsenic and risk of non-melanoma skin cancer in a multinational European study

Occupational studies show a high risk of lung cancer related to arsenic exposure by inhalation; however, only a few studies, and with conflicting results, previously examined a potential link between arsenic exposure at work and skin cancer. The aim of this study is to assess airborne arsenic exposures at the workplace and to quantify associations with non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). The study sample consists of 618 incident cases of NMSC and 527 hospital-based controls aged 30-79 years from Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. Exposures were evaluated by local experts using occupational histories. Information on host factors and other exposures was collected and employed to adjust the associations of interest using multivariable logistic regression. The lifetime prevalence of exposure to work...

Published on : 18/04/2013
Latest update on : 22/04/2013

Scientific manuscript

Autonomy after specific or polyvalent rehabilitation in the post stroke population. An analysis of the french inpatient database

Published on : 18/04/2013
Latest update on : 24/10/2012

Conference, symposium

French human exposure factors: a summary of studies conducted by the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance between 2002-2012

Published on : 08/04/2013

Hospitalisation of diabetic children in France based on data from the Entred-Enfant 2007 survey. Main results

As in many other countries, the incidence of diabetes is increasing in France, where it has virtually doubled over the past twenty years, rising from 8 cases per 100,000 children in 1988 to an estimated 15 cases per 100,000 in 2007. In individuals under the age of 20 years, between 2006 and 2009, the mean annual increase in the prevalence of treated diabetes varied between 2.4% and 3.9% according to age group and gender. The Entred-Enfant study was initiated following the conclusions of the expert assessment of epidemiological monitoring of paediatric diabetes, which InVS (Institut de veille sanitaire - French Institute for Public Health Surveillance) entrusted to INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale French national health and medical research institute) in...

Published on : 06/03/2013
Latest update on : 15/03/2013

Report and summary

Assessment of vaccination coverage in France: current sources and data

According to the French public health regulations, the French Institute for public health surveillance (Institut de veille sanitaire, InVS) is in charge of the follow-up and assessment of immunization coverage for all vaccinations included in the immunization schedule and in all target groups. In this work, we performed an analysis of the different sources of data that can be used to measure coverage in France, and compiled the most recent national and regional data for the different vaccines recommended in different age groups. Until the age of 15, coverage estimates are based on children health certificates and on routine school surveys. In adults, the lack of a routine data collection system explains the absence of estimates in this group and underlines the need for implementing new tools...

Published on : 06/03/2013
Latest update on : 15/03/2013

Report and summary

Hospitalisation of diabetic children in France based on data from the Entred-Enfant 2007 survey

As in many other countries, the incidence of diabetes is increasing in France, where it has virtually doubled over the past twenty years, rising from 8 cases per 100,000 children in 1988 to an estimated 15 cases per 100,000 in 2007. In individuals under the age of 20 years, between 2006 and 2009, the mean annual increase in the prevalence of treated diabetes varied between 2.4% and 3.9% according to age group and gender. The Entred-Enfant study was initiated following the conclusions of the expert assessment of epidemiological monitoring of paediatric diabetes, which InVS (Institut de veille sanitaire - French Institute for Public Health Surveillance) entrusted to INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale – French national health and medical research institute)...

Published on : 06/03/2013

Assessment of Vaccination coverage in France: Current Sources and Data

According to the French public health regulations, the French Institute for public health surveillance (Institut de veille sanitaire, InVS) is in charge of the follow-up and assessment of immunization coverage for all vaccinations included in the immunization schedule and in all target groups. In this work, we performed an analysis of the different sources of data that can be used to measure coverage in France, and compiled the most recent national and regional data for the different vaccines recommended in different age groups. Until the age of 15, coverage estimates are based on children health certificates and on routine school surveys. In adults, the lack of a routine data collection system explains the absence of estimates in this group and underlines the need for implementing new tools...

Published on : 06/03/2013

Evaluation of epidemic intelligence systems integrated in the early alerting and reporting project for the detection of A/H5N1 influenza events

The objective of Web-based expert epidemic intelligence systems is to detect health threats. The Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI) Early Alerting and Reporting (EAR) project was launched to assess the feasibility and opportunity for pooling epidemic intelligence data from seven expert systems. EAR participants completed a qualitative survey to document epidemic intelligence strategies and to assess perceptions regarding the systems performance. Timeliness and sensitivity were rated highly illustrating the value of the systems for epidemic intelligence. Weaknesses identified included representativeness, completeness and flexibility. These findings were corroborated by the quantitative analysis performed on signals potentially related to influenza A/H5N1 events occurring in March 2010...

Published on : 05/03/2013
Latest update on : 11/03/2013

Scientific manuscript

Assessing the public health impacts of urban air pollution in 25 European cities: results of the Aphekom project

Introduction: The Aphekom project aimed to provide new, clear, and meaningful information on the health effects of air pollution in Europe. Among others, it assessed the health and monetary benefits of reducing short and long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) and ozone in 25 European cities. Method: Health impact assessments were performed using routine health and air quality data, and a common Methodology. Two scenarios were considered: a decrease of the air pollutant levels by a fixed amount and a decrease to the World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines. Results were economically valued by using a willingness to pay approach for mortality and a cost of illness approach for morbidity. Results: In the 25 cities, the largest health burden was attributable to the impacts...

Published on : 25/02/2013
Latest update on : 11/03/2013

Scientific manuscript

The French Heat and Health Watch Warning System: principles, fundamentals and assessment

The Heat and Health Watch Warning System (HHWWS) was implemented at the beginning of summer 2004. It is based on forecasts of biometeorological indicators for heatwave alerts that activate a defined answer in the framework of the National Heatwave Plan. A syndromic surveillance system enables to follow at day+1 the possible health impact of a heatwave. Throughout the years, the HHWWS has been assessed inside our Institute and by exterior organizations. Logistical and scientific improvements were brought. This report presents the principles of the HHWWS, the main steps of its implementation and assessment, and it summarizes the meteorological and health indicators followed from 2004 to 2012.The limits and perspectives of the system are mentioned, in particular the possibilities of evolution...

Published on : 12/02/2013