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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentAge may play a role in the risk of asbestos cancer from short-term exposure
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/age-may-play-role-in-risk-of-asbestos-cancer-from-short-term-exposure… In such cases, age must also be taken into account in the risk assessment. For other forms of asbestos, the existing method is sufficient for determining the risk of cancer for short-term exposure to excessively high … Inhalation of amphibole asbestos poses the highest risk to developing mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Shortcomings in the technical documentation of mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse used in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/shortcomings-in-technical-documentation-of-mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ… After a detailed assessment of the technical documentation of nine different … are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse. The assessment was commissioned by the Dutch Health and Youth … the technical documentation. This took place after the RIVM assessment had been completed. Some of the manufacturers …
Publication date: 03-21-2022Strategic Programme RIVM
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/strategic-programme-rivm… chemical and biological agents for tracing security-related risks (BroSure) … and uptake of the target behaviours, they need an integral assessment. This project aims, in close cooperation with the … project, to learn more about what is needed and how this assessment can be realised. The focal point of this research …
Publication date: 11-18-2015Public Health and Health Services Division
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/public-health-and-health-services-division… undertaken, for instance, on salt intake and on the health risks of being overweight. … These activities link closely with our role in quality assessment of health-promoting lifestyle interventions and …
Publication date: 11-02-2015Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology Division
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinology-division… Epidemiology and Surveillance, WHO Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water , and WHO …
Publication date: 11-02-2015RIVM calls for increased involvement of scientific community in solving plastic crisis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-calls-for-increased-involvement-of-scientific-community-in-solving-plastic-crisis… level of attention will need to be paid to improving risk assessment methodologies for various types of plastic and to … Henceforth, assessments should not be limited to just the risks of one material or one production process. They should …
Publication date: 03-01-2022Environment and Safety Division
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/environment-and-safety-division… monitor the quality of air, water and soil, and assess the risks to health and environment. In the event of an accident … issues and new issues posed by society, for instance, the risks of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater. Another issue is whether there are health risks associated with nanotechnology. RIVM supports …
Publication date: 11-02-2015Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination Issue 2, 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2022/2… living in residential facilities for the elderly whose risk level is comparable to people living in nursing homes) …
Publication date: 03-02-2022Flu epidemic seems to be emerging
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-epidemic-seems-to-be-emerging… with others more often again. This also increases the risk of respiratory infections such as flu. Uncertainty … into your elbow, and distancing all help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Keep this in mind, …
Publication date: 03-09-2022Seasonal flu epidemic in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/seasonal-flu-epidemic-in-netherlands… with others more often again. This also increases the risk of respiratory infections such as flu. Different … into your elbow, and distancing all help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Keep this in mind, …
Publication date: 03-16-2022ACCESS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/access… needed to monitor the benefits, coverage and safety risks of new COVID-19 vaccines …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Independence
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/mission-and-strategy/independence-0… Partnerships (PPP) and RIVM. Balancing the benefits and risks . Scientific Advisory Board The scientific quality …
Publication date: 11-18-2015Number of tuberculosis patients in the Netherlands increased slightly in 2021 compared to 2020
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/number-of-tuberculosis-patients-in-netherlands-increased-slightly-in-2021-compared-to-2020… was found in 11% of patients through active screening of risk groups, such as immigrants and asylum seekers. In 5% of …
Publication date: 03-24-2022Protection from COVID-19 booster wanes slightly after 3 months among over-70s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/protection-from-covid-19-booster-wanes-slightly-after-3-months-among-over-70s… to 94% after booster vaccination. This means that the risk of hospital admission after a booster vaccination is 4 …
Publication date: 03-15-2022