[French military medicine].

Since its creation in 1708, the French Health Army Service has contributed significantly to colonisation and war campaigns, and has also contributed greatly to improvements in medical technology. Its activity is currently oriented towards peace-keeping operations across the globe, often in association with the public hospital network. Its teaching activities are being adapted to current reforms.

[Cardiovascular risk].

Diseases involving an atherosclerotic process, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure and peripheral arterial disease, are by far the leading cause of death and disability among both men and women of all ethnic groups. The Framingham study and many other epidemiologic investigations have significantly improved the identification of persons at risk and factors amenable to preventive measures. Multivariate risk profiles have been devised in numerous studies with the aim of facilitating global risk assessment.