A ban on cigarette filters could reduce the amount of microplastics in the environment, without any negative impact on smokers’ health. According to research by RIVM, there are no indications of additional environmental harm resulting from the absence of a filter.

Fifteen percent of people aged fifteen and older who play sports on a weekly basis and who in 2024 occasionally used a sports performance-enhancing product have experienced health problems due to the use of those products. This compares with just five percent in 2016. Among the people who experienced health issues, one in five sought medical advice. These figures were revealed in a study by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).