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Avian influenza: human health risks and preventive measures

France has seen an increase in the number of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in recent weeks, particularly along the...

Exposure to waves: new studies provide more insights into the risk of cancer

Today ANSES is publishing an update of its expert appraisal on the effects of radiofrequency waves, focusing on the risk of cancer. Since its...

Carbon monoxide poisoning: adopting the right practices can save lives

As winter approaches, bringing its share of bad weather, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases. This is linked to the use of...

Phytopharmacovigilance: marking 10 years of the only scheme of its kind in Europe

For the past 10 years, ANSES has been coordinating a scheme that monitors the adverse effects of plant protection products once they have been...

COPD: a respiratory disease with a proven link to multiple occupational exposure sources

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the main respiratory conditions worldwide. Still frequently under-diagnosed, it is often...

A new, enhanced and more representative version of the Ciqual table

The Ciqual table, which is the reference resource on the nutritional composition of foods in France, has just been updated. Laure Du Chaffaut and...

Antimicrobial resistance in animal health: 2024 review

To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, ANSES is publishing the annual results from the schemes it coordinates on the monitoring of veterinary...

Improving working conditions in the cleaning sector to better protect employee health

Essential but often invisible, cleaning workers are exposed to multiple occupational risks, including chemicals, biological agents, physically...

Broadening the monitoring of PFAS

Restricting the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a priority, to limit their release into the environment and the resulting...