Emphasising safety and sustainability in circular design A stronger focus on safety, health and sustainability is needed in designing circular products. When basic resources are re-used in new products, health risks should be avoided.
More health complaints after flooding After heavy rainfall, flooding can occur in urban areas. Direct contact with this water leads to an increased risk of health problems. This type of rainfall is increasingly expected in the future.
Safe, healthy and sustainable diets in the Netherlands: opportunities for integrated policy The Netherlands aims to take the lead in the international ambition for a healthy, sustainable and safe dietary pattern.
International Salmonella outbreak seems to have been resolved There has been an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis in Europe since 2015. It has also been present in the Netherlands since May 2016.
Training on Water Safety Plans by Unesco-IHE and RIVM in Suriname The Suriname Water Company (SWM) recently started the implementation of Water Safety Plans (WSPs). The inception phase included a tailor-made training by Dr. Giuliana Ferrero (UNESCO-IHE) and Mr.
Long-term disruption of day/night rhythms increases risk of breast cancer and leads to gain in bodyweight Long-term disruption of day/night rhythms leads to an increase in breast cancer risk and bodyweight in mice susceptible to breast cancer.
High number of tick bites expected this summer It is expected that over the coming month, around half a million people will be bitten by a tick. Last month, considerably more tick bites have been reported compared to previous years.
Gardner Middlebrook Award 2015 to Dick van Soolingen RIVM congratulates Professor Dick van Soolingen, who was presented the highly coveted Gardner Middlebrook Award.
Annual report RIVM 2014 online In our annual report, we look back at compelling RIVM projects and research in 2014.