Environmental radioactivity in the Netherlands : Results in 2017 RIVM reports annually on the level of radioactivity that occurs under normal circumstances in the environment and food.
New environmental noise and health guidelines Exposure to environmental noise is expected to cause more health problems in the Netherlands. There is increasingly more noise, and new houses are being built closer to noise sources.
Residential Wood Burning Alert in unfavourable weather conditions As of this autumn, RIVM will advise against burning wood in unfavourable weather conditions and or poor air quality.
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.
RIVM welcomed Indonesian delegation after second ministerial conference on AMR RIVM welcomed a delegation of the Indonesian government and industry led by the Indonesian Minister of Health Ms.
Air quality Sint Maarten landfill At the beginning of 2019, RIVM measured the air quality around the landfill at Philipsburg, Sint Maarten for two weeks. No or hardly any harmful substances were measured.