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Everything you need to know about epizootic …

WEBEpizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a viral disease that was first detected in France in 2023. Its spread is a direct consequence of climate change, which …

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Health effects of noise from wind turbines

WEBANSES has undertaken several scientific expert appraisals on the potential health impacts of noise from wind turbines. In 2006, the Agency received a first formal …

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Vectors and the diseases they transmit Anses

WEBA vector is an arthropod – a member of a group including insects and arachnids – that transmits a pathogen (a virus, bacterium or parasite).It acquires this …

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Environmental health Anses

WEBOn a day-to-day basis and throughout our lives, the environment is a major determinant of our health. Whether it concerns chemical substances, airborne particles …

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Insects as food: a review of potential hazards and …

WEBThe consumption of insects as food, also known as entomophagy, is a widespread practice in many parts of the world (Africa, Asia, Latin America), where it is …

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Effects of climate change in the workplace: increased

WEBToday ANSES is publishing the results of its expert appraisal on the risks induced by climate change on worker health. The expert appraisal adopted a future …

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LEDs: ANSES’s recommendations for limiting exposure to …

WEBNow that the use of LEDs for lighting has become widespread and the number of LED objects has proliferated, ANSES is publishing an update of its 2010 …

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First cases of epizootic haemorrhagic disease in France

WEBThree cattle in France have been diagnosed with epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD). They are the very first cases to have occurred in this country. They were confirmed on …

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Nutrition labelling Anses

WEBNutrition labelling of food concerns all the information appearing on a product4oCZs packaging relating to its energy and nutrient content. It is a tool to help …

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Food and nutrition Anses

WEBFood is central to our daily lives. When it is safe and nutritious, it is a powerful ally for our health. However, an imbalanced diet or contaminated food can …

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Exposure to bitumen Anses

WEBBitumen is a residue of petroleum refining and is used mainly in road surfacing work. Following alerts regarding its effects on worker health, ANSES was …

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Occupational health Anses

WEBPrevention of occupational risks is a major public health issue. Every day at work, we may be faced with a variety of hazards: not only exposure to biological, …

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What are the risks of virtual reality and augmented reality

WEBA broad range of applications. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are used in numerous fields, mainly for professional applications: health and …

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Improving consumer information on herbal food supplements

WEBMany food supplements contain plants, particularly medicinal plants, which may pose a health risk due to possible interactions with medicines, contraindications, …

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Risks of dietary exposure to chlordecone in the French Caribbean

WEBChlordecone is a pesticide that can pose a risk to human health. It was used in banana plantations in the French Caribbean until 1993. Being very persistent, it …

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Veterinary medicine

WEBThe French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products (ANMV), within ANSES, is the Competent Authority in France for risk assessment and management with regard to …

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Bed bugs are a financial burden and reduce quality of life for many

WEBBetween 2017 and 2022, more than one in 10 French households were infested by bed bugs. Contrary to popular belief, their presence does not indicate a lack of cleanliness, …

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