Even after COVID-19 crisis, social isolation continues Even after most coronavirus measures have been discontinued, some people are still living in social isolation to avoid COVID-19 exposure.
Tailor-made information will help immigrants make decisions on taking part in screening programmes Immigrants are relatively less likely to take part in preventive screening programmes, such as cancer screening. This is partly due to the language barrier and a lack of knowledge, according to a doctoral thesis by Nora Hamdiui.
Can healthy gut microbes protect us against antibiotic-resistant bacteria? It is largely assumed within the scientific community that a healthy intestinal microbiome can provide resistance against the settling, growth and multiplication of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
People who work at night are more likely to get infected with coronavirus People who occasionally or regularly work at night are 37% more likely to test positive for coronavirus than people who only work during the daytime. This is one of the conclusions of a study by the RIVM (Netherlands).
Enthusiasm and challenges when adopting a broad view of health More and more parties in the Netherlands, including healthcare and welfare organisations, local authorities and municipal and communal healthcare services, are using so-called ‘broad health concept’.
Ultrafine particles in the vicinity of Schiphol Airport affect health People who live near Schiphol are regularly exposed to higher concentrations of ultrafine particles. This can have an effect on health.
Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands is remaining reasonably stable Antimicrobial resistance is increasing on a global level. It is difficult to treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.
Not many resistant gut bacteria in Dutch nursing homes On average, nursing homes are doing well with regard to antibiotic resistance.
Vaccination rate stable, participation no longer dropping The declining trend in the number of children receiving vaccinations from the National Immunisation Programme has come to an end.
National Heat Plan active for parts of the Netherlands It is hot today. Moreover, it will stay warm in the coming days. For many people, that means enjoying the beach or terrace. The heat can lead to health risks for groups of vulnerable people.