[From occupational medicine to occupational health: evolution of the concepts].

From occupational medicine to occupational health: evolution of the concepts, what current approach? The evolution of occupational medicine since 1946 shows the evolution of health at work consideration both in the companies and in the society. Directed at first towards an insurance-related approach, she becomes more and more an actor of prevention within health policies. Related to the transformation of working conditions, to increased scientific knowledge thanks to epidemiology, toxicology, ergonomics, psychodynamics at work, the application of European directives relative to the improvement of health and safety at work has been a determining factor for the evolution of the system in France, which had been set up in 2011.

Atopic dermatitis: professional orientation.

Atopic dermatitis is often exacerbated by the working environment. In order to reduce the risk of allergy, young people must receive better medical guidance when they choose a career. This is all the more relevant for young atopic patients.

Occupational allergic contact dermatitis and major allergens in France: temporal trends for the period 2001-2010.

Background: Occupational allergic contact dermatitis (OACD) is one of the most common occupational skin diseases in developed countries, but data about its temporal trends in incidence remain sparse.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe OACD trends in terms of industrial activities and main causal agents in France over the period 2001-2010.

Materials And Methods: Data were collected from the French National Network of Occupational Disease Vigilance and Prevention (RNV3P, Réseau National de Vigilance et de Prévention des Pathologies Professionnelles).

[Dental status and related factors in an occupational health service in Northern France].

Background: Few data are available concerning the dental health of adults in France. This study was designed to describe dental status, oral health behaviour and factors associated with caries among workers followed by an occupational health service in Northern France.

Methods: A representative sample of workers was selected between May and July 2006.