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Pesticides
05/07/2021 —
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Prostate cancer and occupational exposure to pesticides: ANSES publishes its first expert appraisal report for the recognition of occupational diseases

ANSES recently conducted a scientific expert appraisal on prostate cancer associated with occupational exposure to pesticides, with a focus on chlordecone, in view of the specific situation in the French Caribbean. This is the Agency's first report for its new expert appraisal mission on the recognition of occupational diseases. It highlights the great diversity of occupational situations involving exposure to pesticides in France, in both the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. The expert appraisal concluded that there was a probable causal relationship between the risk of prostate cancer and exposure to pesticides including chlordecone. The scientific evidence developed in this expert appraisal provides grounds for the creation of an occupational disease list in the agricultural and general social security schemes.
Microplastiques
05/07/2021 —
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Review of the event "Microplastics and nanomaterials: research on environment and health"

Nearly 1000 people attended our scientific conference on the impact of microplastics and nanomaterials, organised jointly with the French National Research Agency (ANR) on 20 May. All the day's sessions are available for replay.
Appel Candidature Socio Economique
05/07/2021 —
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ANSES issues a call for applications for the creation of an Expert Committee on Socio-economic analysis

When carrying out its health risk assessment mission, ANSES relies on groups of independent experts from various scientific fields. To better evaluate certain health issues, the Agency can be required to take socio-economic aspects into consideration at various stages of its risk assessments. To broaden its expert assessment capacities in this area, ANSES has decided to create a new Expert Committee dedicated to socio-economic analysis and is issuing a call for applications to that end.
Plantes
01/07/2021 —
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Plants sold commercially: What are the health risks?

Common yew, dieffenbachia, garden angelica… ANSES publishes the list of commercially available plants which can pose a health risk and the precautions to take to avoid poisoning. This information is also available on the plantes-risque.info website.
Chlordécone
01/07/2021 —
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Better characterising the exposure of French Caribbean populations to chlordecone through food

ANSES has launched the ChlorExpo study in Guadeloupe and Martinique. Its aim is to obtain a more accurate picture of the population's level of dietary exposure to chlordecone, guided by the latest knowledge on the risks of exposure to this chemical contaminant. In order to take better account of local food procurement, preparation and cooking practices, ANSES is carrying out a scientific survey among residents this summer. The findings will be used to help limit the population's exposure, without requiring them to abandon local products or production and distribution methods.
gel hydroalcoolique
30/06/2021 —
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Ensuring that hand sanitisers are effective against coronavirus

ANSES's expert appraisal has confirmed the effectiveness of the hand sanitiser gels and solutions manufactured and placed on the market under a special exemption from March 2020 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for long-lasting effectiveness, it is preferable to use gels and solutions with at least 65% alcohol or whose effectiveness against viruses has been validated experimentally in accordance with the EN 14476 standard.
Pesticides
28/06/2021 —
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Use of pesticides in the home in the French overseas territories (Reunion Island, Guadeloupe, Martinique)

Used in gardens and homes or as antiparasitic products for humans and pets, pesticides expose the public to health risks that need to be controlled. In order to better understand the practices and uses of pesticides in the French overseas territories, ANSES conducted the Pesti'home study. Following its first report in October 2019 focusing on metropolitan France, today it is publishing the findings of the survey carried out among 608 households in the French Caribbean and on Reunion Island.
Réalité Virtuelle
24/06/2021 —
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What are the risks of virtual reality and augmented reality, and what good practices does ANSES recommend?

Virtual and augmented reality are increasingly used in a wide variety of fields including healthcare, training, real estate, safety and leisure. In parallel with this deployment, ANSES decided to take a closer look at the impact of the population's exposure to these emerging technologies and the possible associated health effects. It is now calling for users to observe a few good practices to limit the adverse effects associated with these new uses. This expert appraisal follows on from earlier work by the Agency, which for several years has been studying the health impact of new digital technologies – 3D , screens , etc. – in a world where their applications are multiplying and uses are constantly evolving.
billes aimantées
24/06/2021 —
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Keep objects containing magnetic balls out of the reach of children!

The health authorities are alerting parents and carers of young children to the risks of swallowing magnetic balls. These accidents can lead to very serious complications.

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