For more than 30 years, RIVM produces the Dutch Public Health Foresight Study (PHFS). The PHFS is commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. These foresight studies are used to inform national and local public health policy. Typical aspects of the PHFS methods are a multidisciplinary, participatory and conceptual approach and the use of a broad definition of health. In 2024, the 9th edition of the Dutch PHFS was published.
Recent
In November 2024, the Public Health Foresight Study 2024 (PHFS-2024) was published. The reports and web pages are written in Dutch. As a service to our international readers, the main report 'Choosing a Healthy Future' is also published in English.
Upcoming
In 2028, a new PHFS will be published. The content of this new study will be further determined in the coming period.
Previous
- Dutch Public Health Foresight study in the light of COVID-19
- Public Health Foresight Study (PHSF) 2018: A healthy prospect
- Public Health Status and Foresight study (PHSF) 2014: A healthier Netherlands (PDF)
- Public Health Status and Foresight study (PHSF) 2010: Towards better health (PDF)
- Public Health Status and Forecasts Report 2006: Care for health (PDF)
- Public Health Status and Forecasts Report 2002: Health on Course? (PDF)
- Public Health Status and Forecasts 1997: the Sum of the Parts, synopsis
- Public Health Status and Forecasts 1993: The health status of the Dutch population over the period 1950-2010