Henri Joyeux
"Henri Joyeux" (born 28 June 1945) is a French oncologic surgeon, nutrition specialist and writer.[1]
Biography[edit]
Following graduation from the University of Montpellier, Joyeux became a surgeon in general oncology in 1972, and a professor in digestive surgery and oncology. He worked at the Curie Institute of Paris from 1992 to 1997 and became a member of the New York Academy of Sciences in 1992. He wrote a number of general-interest books about health and nutrition.[2]
In the year 2000, he began making appearances on television and delivering talks. He was a member of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council from 2010 to 2015.[3] His skeptical views on vaccination[4] and on non-traditional families[5] have made him a controversial figure.
Education[edit]
Joyeux was born in Montpellier, where he studied medicine. He graduated from the University of Montpellier in 1972 with a PhD thesis on artificial gut with total parenteral nutrition.[6]
Medical career[edit]
In 1973, Joyeux became surgeon at the Regional Cancer Institute of Montpellier. He was also appointed director of the Laboratory of Nutrition and Experimental Oncology at the Cancer Institute of Montpellier in 1972. In 1980, he became professor of oncology at the University of Montpellier, and then professor of general surgery in 1986.
Joyeux was awarded the Antoine Lacassagne award in 1986 for his research on artificial nutrition and its therapeutic use in digestive track cancers. He joined the Curie Institute of Paris as head of the Visceral and Digestive Surgery Department in 1992 and became a member of the New York Academy of Sciences on the same year. Two years later, in 1994, he became a member of the French National Academy of Surgery.
In 2008, he was made Chevalier (Knight) of the Legion of Honour for "41 years of service in civil, military and associative activities".[7]
He retired in 2014.[citation needed]
Politics, society and publication[edit]
Political activity[edit]
Joyeux was elected as municipal councillor in Ornaisons, a small commune in the Aude department, in 1983. His term ended in 1989.
During the 1989 European Parliament election, he led a list named "L'Alliance" (center-right) which obtained 0.75% of the votes cast (136,230 votes).[8]
Family[edit]
In 2001, he was elected as president of Familles de France, a family association. He held this position until 2013. During his term, he joined the National Union of Family Associations (UNAF) as vice-president. In 2013, he publicly opposed the bill allowing same-sex marriage and adoption for same-sex couples
From 2010 to 2015, as vice-president of the UNAF, he was a member of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council.[9]
Health and nutrition[edit]
In 2001, Joyeux initiated the first "fruit pub" in a school with the intention of combating the influence of food advertising and its perceived promotion of poor dietary habits among children and young adolescents. The initiative sought to encourage students to opt for fruits over snacks and candies during breaks.[10]
Joyeux wrote a number of books on nutrition and health.[11] Many of his books were best-sellers, with Changez d’alimentation selling over 500,000 copies.[12]
Controversy[edit]
Joyeux is a vaccine sceptic, and warns against perceived dangers of vaccinations on Facebook.[13]
In 2020 the French National Council of the Order of Physicians lodged a complaint against six health professionals, including Joyeux, over remarks they made regarding the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ Mercier-Laurent, Eunika (15 June 2015). The Innovation Biosphere: Planet and Brains in the Digital Era. John Wiley & Sons. p. 36. ISBN 978-1-84821-556-6.
- ^ PLANCHON, Ronan (24 May 2018). "Qui est Henri Joyeux, le médecin controversé " anti-vaccins " ?". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Henri JOYEUX | Les conseillers | Découvrir le CESE". www.lecese.fr (in French). Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ Béguin, François (25 June 2015). "Vaccins : l'ordre des médecins porte plainte contre le professeur Joyeux". Le Monde.fr (in French). ISSN 1950-6244. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Mariage : le sens change, le mot ne meurt pas". March 2010. pp. 171–186.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Joyeux, Henri (1972). L'Intestin artificiel. Etude clinique de la nutrition parentérale prolongée. Etude expérimentale de la nutrition par voie portale. Centre Régional de Lutte contre le Cancer Montpellier (in French). impr. Déhan.
- ^ Décret du 30 janvier 2008 portant promotion et nomination, retrieved 6 January 2020
- ^ "Élection européenne 1989". www.france-politique.fr. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Henri JOYEUX | Les conseillers | Découvrir le CESE". www.lecese.fr (in French). Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Comment manger mieux et meilleur?". rcf.fr (in French). Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ Les 4 vérités - Professeur Henri Joyeux, retrieved 6 January 2020
- ^ "Le professeur Joyeux, médecin à effets indésirables" (in French). 19 May 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "How anti-vax went viral". POLITICO. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Health body files complaint against 6 doctors over Covid-19 claims". RFI. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
