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Disinformation and pressure on international cooperation pose major international threats to public health in the Netherlands
Experts view dis- and misinformation and the increasing pressure on international cooperation as major new threats to public health in the Netherlands. They are also concerned about the effectiveness of international organisations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO). These new threats come on top of existing threats such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is shown by new research by RIVM.
Support for working informal caregivers begins with a conversation with their supervisor
The combination of informal care, paid work and personal life can result in poorer well-being and health problems. Yet, support in maintaining a healthy work–life balance is not a given for working caregivers.
Difficult choices for a healthy future are unavoidable
The demand for care will continue to grow over the coming decades. This will require difficult choices in the care sector, for example with regard to including certain treatments or medicines in the basic health insurance package.
Overweight will continue to increase until 2050, especially among young adults
The percentage of people in the Netherlands with overweight will increase to 64% in 2050, up from 50% in 2022. The percentage will increase for every age group, but the 18–44 age group will see the most significant increase.
Doubling of people with dementia and arthrosis by 2050
The number of people with a chronic illness is set to rise further by 2050, to nearly 12 million. Dementia and arthrosis are expected to see particularly significant increases, with the number of people affected by these conditions expected to nearly double by 2050.
RIVM identifies three major challenges for public health and healthcare in period to 2050
The Dutch public health and healthcare will face three crucial challenges in the period to 2050. This is according to RIVM’s preview of the Dutch Public Health Foresight Study 2024.
COVID-19 consequences impact vulnerable groups more in the long term
The effects of the COVID-19 crisis have a greater impact on vulnerable groups in society, such as lower-educated adults, young people, the elderly and people with underlying health pro
