[Effective interventions to prevent child injuries: a review of the literature].

Child injuries represent an important public health problem. The aim of this paper is to review the current scientific knowledge on interventions designed to prevent child injuries. The current state of knowledge in this area was assessed by means of a specific method involving a review of literature reviews and a classification of health promotion interventions identified in these reviews (rapid reviews).

[Effective interventions to prevent health damage related to ultraviolet exposure: a review of the literature].

The purpose of this paper is to review the current scientific knowledge on health promotion interventions designed to prevent health damage caused by natural ultraviolet (UV) exposure. The current state of knowledge in this area was assessed using a specific method including a review of literature reviews and a classification of health promotion interventions identified using scientific databases. We found a large number of promising programmes.

[Evidence-based interventions to prevent tobacco use among youth: a literature review].

This paper reviews the current knowledge of empirically validated interventions aimed at preventing tobacco use among children and adolescents. Given the increasing number of daily smokers among young people aged 17, there needs to be an emphasis on interventions aimed at promoting healthy behaviors. The study used a standard protocol to identify and review the literature and to classify the selected interventions.

[Evidence-based and promising interventions to prevent infectious diseases among youth as a result of poor hand hygiene in schools: a literature review].

Infectious diseases remain a major cause of death among young people throughout the world. This paper reviews the current knowledge of empirically validated and promising interventions aimed at preventing infectious diseases among children caused by poor hand hygiene in schools. The study used a standard protocol to identify and review the literature and to classify the selected interventions.

[Evidence-based and promising interventions to prevent drug use among youth: a literature review].

France has one of the highest rates of psychoactive substance use among young people in Europe. Psychoactive substances affect brain functioning and can cause serious health problems. The identification of effective strategies and prevention programs is a major challenge for public health.

[Evidence-based and promising interventions to prevent alcohol use among youth: a literature review].

Although the annual average consumption of pure alcohol in France has decreased since the early sixties, some indicators of alcohol consumption among young people have increased over the past decade. This paper reviews the current knowledge of interventions aimed at preventing alcohol use among children and adolescents. The study used a standard protocol to identify and review the literature and to classify the selected interventions.

[Evidence-based and promising interventions to prevent unplanned pregnancies: a literature review].

Despite the widespread use of contraception, the number of unplanned pregnancies in France remains high. This paper reviews the current knowledge of evidence-based programs aimed at preventing unplanned pregnancies. The study used a standard protocol to identify and review the literature and to classify the selected interventions.

[Evidence-based and promising interventions to prevent sexually transmitted diseases: a literature review].

There has been a significant increase in the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in France over the past decade. The prevention and control of STDs are a major focus of the 2010-2014 national strategic plan on HIV and STDs. This paper reviews the current knowledge of evidence-based programs aimed at preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

[Evidence-based interventions in youth mental health prevention and promotion].

The purpose of this paper is to review the current scientific knowledge on mental health promotion interventions aimed at children and adolescents. Definitions of mental health, mental health prevention and mental health promotion are provided. The current state of knowledge in this area was assessed based on a specific method involving selection, a literature review and a classification of mental health promotion interventions identified using scientific databases.