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Follow the evolution of some basic indicators about behavior and attitudes towards health on general population. Follow the evolution by age group, gender, sub-populations… according to the large size of the sample. Feed the different INPES information programs concerning behaviors, opinion and attitudes towards health as well as determinants (associates factors) of these opinions.
Study, thanks to the large size of the sample, sub-populations specificities (young people, old people, students, unemployed people) and unusual behaviors.
Study the links between representations and behaviors concerning health

(the difference between barometers and other health surveys is that they are surveys about prevention practices and lifestyles concerning health factors. There is no attempt to measure exactly health conditions. A relevant part of the questionnaire concerns sensitive topics such as addictions, mental health, sexual behaviors, etc.)

Being complementary to other big health surveys (avoid repetition, research coherence), in a collaborative effort.
Participate, thanks to the large size of the base, to the production of regional data, in collaboration with the ORS.
In the dimension study/observation, it will also be a point of support for the evaluation of public politics: indicators of the follow of Public Health laws, assessment of government plans (addictions plan, mental health plan, ageing well…)

To highlight genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the onset of differentiated thyroid cancer in children and young adults. To study the potential consequences of the Chernobyl accident.

To study mortality risks for workers exposed to uranium.

To explore cross-protective immunity involving different A/H1N1 viruses (seasonal and pandemic) and the seasonal A/H3N2 virus through data gathered from this study. This study also aims to identify the epidemiological, immunological and virological factors that determine the risk of recurring influenza infections as well as characterise the population's herd immunity and its evolution.