For thirty years, RIVM has been using the PIENTER study to determine how well we are protected against infectious diseases in the Netherlands. It provides many valuable insights into public health in the Netherlands.
What is the PIENTER study?
The PIENTER study investigates the protection of the Dutch population against infectious diseases. RIVM has been conducting the PIENTER study every 10 years since 1996. Thousands of people of all ages across the Netherlands, including the Caribbean Netherlands, participate in PIENTER.
Learn more about the PIENTER study
In 2026, the fourth round of the PIENTER study will start. PIENTER 4 examines our protection against infectious diseases and looks at the impact of our environment and lifestyle on our health.
Previous rounds of PIENTER
- The PIENTER study has already been conducted 3 times: in 1995-1996, 2006-2007 and 2016-2017.
- The Health Study Caribbean Netherlands. In 2017, participants from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba also participated in PIENTER.
- The PIENTER-Corona-study. This was carried out between 2020 and 2024 to investigate how the coronavirus spread among the Dutch population.
Read more about previous rounds of PIENTER
Information for researchers
Researchers can use PIENTER study data or materials for research on infectious diseases, lifestyle and living environment. The privacy of participants is well protected.
Go to information for researchers
Contact
If you have any questions about the PIENTER study, you can send an e-mail to pienteronderzoek@rivm.nl