Self-sampling device to be sent automatically, making it easier to take part in cervical cancer screening From the first week of July, every woman turning 30 will receive a self-sampling device with their invitation for cervical cancer screening. Participants can use this device to collect their own vaginal material.
No major change in air quality in the Netherlands in 2022 The overall air quality in 2022 was slightly worse than in 2021. Weather conditions such as temperature and drought played an important role in this difference. This is according to the large-scale concentration maps published by RIVM each year.
Publication WHO Good Practice Brief RIVM Centre for Healthy Living The Good Practice Brief 'Centre for Healthy Living in the Netherlands: Building sustainable capacity and alliances for effective health promotion' has been published on the World Health Organ
Fewer TB patients in the Netherlands The key figures of the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) show that in 2017, the number of TB patients in the Netherlands fell below 800 TB patients for the first time
Hormone-disrupting effect methyl-, ethyl- and propylparaben still unclear RIVM has conducted literature research into the hormone-disrupting effects of the three most commonly used parabens (methyl-, ethyl- and propylparaben) and the exposure of consumers to these substa
Legislation on maximum permitted amount of synephrine in food supplements is desirable Harmful health effects of dietary supplements with high levels of synephrine, which are used to lose weight or improve sports performance, cannot be excluded.
RIVM develops a framework for a broader view of establishing food safety standards In Europe, strict requirements apply to food safety. Food safety standards are determined at international level.
Less meat and more tap water benefits health and the environment In the Netherlands, diets with a high environmental impact contain more meat and energy.
Less air pollution from traffic and industry but increased contribution from agriculture International air policy has shown good results in Europe: in the past 35 years the air has become cleaner. Nevertheless air pollution is still an important cause of premature death.
Early detection of work-related health risks in Europe At European level, different methods are used to identify substances and processes that may cause cancer as early as possible, the so-called early warning systems.