Rev Epidemiol Sante
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Rev Epidemiol Sante · Dec 2008
Comparative StudyFollow-up of children suffering from lead poisoning or at risk of lead poisoning in Greater Paris, 1992--2002.
It is essential for children suffering from or at risk of lead poisoning to have regular follow-up, and specifically for their blood lead (Pb) levels to be monitored. The present study assessed the occurrence of late follow-up testing of blood lead levels in children in Greater Paris, and factors related to such delays. ⋯ Despite substantial delays in carrying out follow-up blood lead level testing, these delays were shorter for the populations with the greatest exposure.
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Rev Epidemiol Sante · Dec 2008
Comparative Study[Some interpretation of regional estimates of the incidence of cancer in France over the period 1980--2005].
Francim Network has already provided French national estimations of cancer incidence then regional estimations for Metropolitan France. The present technical note summarizes the underlying hypotheses and the limits of the method and suggests some aspects of interpretation of those regional results in terms of absolute numbers and of standardized rates. Results on "all cancers" illustrate those comments.
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Rev Epidemiol Sante · Dec 2008
Comparative Study[What epidemiologic goals in psychiatry for public statistics?].
French public statistics to be used in psychiatry are currently being reorganized. The Academy of Sciences and professionals have stated that epidemiologists should be involved when large databases are being designed. ⋯ It is important to organize a consistent information system about psychiatric care, based upon a thorough problem analysis. The issues at stake and the results to be expected go beyond the sole psychiatric domain.