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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentMen report higher rates of sexual risk behaviour women get tested for STIs more frequently
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/men-report-higher-rates-of-sexual-risk-behaviour-women-get-tested-for-stis-more-frequently… 12 months in behaviour associated with higher sexual health risk—specifically, having sex without a condom with someone … relationship with—. Men report higher levels of sexual risk behaviour than women, with the highest rates observed … Men report higher rates of sexual risk behaviour women get tested for STIs more frequently …
Publication date: 03-24-2026Prof. dr. M. (Mirjam) Luijten
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-dr-m-mirjam-luijten… is senior researcher in the field of next-generation risk assessment, an innovative approach for assessing health risks that chemicals may pose to humans. She works as a … Mirjam is well-versed in next-generation risk assessment. This approach combines a variety of (test) …
Publication date: 03-10-20262025 recorded most tick bite reports in five years
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/2025-recorded-most-tick-bite-reports-in-five-years… number of tick bites has been on the rise, and with it the risk of disease. That is why, during the ‘Week van de Teek’ …
Publication date: 03-30-2026Prof. dr. ir. A.G. (Agnes) Oomen
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-dr-ir-ag-agnes-oomen… is involved in research on exposure, kinetics, hazard and risks of chemicals and materials. Her focus is the potential … Advisory Council of MilieuCentraal. Areas of Expertise Risks of chemicals Nanomaterials and advanced materials … Safe and sustainable by design Innovation in risk assessment Additional functions Professor by special …
Publication date: 03-10-2026Structure of the study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/structure-of-study… RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … concentrations in the environment. If no environmental risks are detected at these pitches, it is plausible to … the same time as the RIVM study, STOWA conducted an impact assessment. This study used bioassays to assess the impact …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Prof. dr. G.A. (Ardine) de Wit
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-dr-ga-ardine-wit… Ardine de Wit has worked as a health technology assessment and health economy researcher for over 30 years. …
Publication date: 03-09-2026RIVM reports and knowledge briefs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/reports-and-knowledge-briefs… on clothing and footwear aimed at the Netherlands report Risk assessment of emerging substances in surface water sources … products on roses grown outside the European Union - A risk assessment (Dutch report, English synopsis) report Maximum … dioxide and ozone in the Netherlands. Evaluation of risks and impacts of air pollution and identification of …
Publication date: 03-31-2026Future health impacts of climate change demand action now
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/future-health-impacts-of-climate-change-demand-action-now… those with chronic illnesses. Others are more exposed to risks, for instance due to where they live, the nature of … self-reliance. While these interventions reduce exposure to risks, they are insufficient to ensure long-term resilience. … of a PBL publication In 2024, the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL), in collaboration with other …
Publication date: 03-31-2026Environmental impact study on rubber granulate 2018
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018… that accidentally ingest soil from the borders are not at risk. Ditch water and groundwater in the natural subsoil are … RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … safe limits for PAH concentrations based on health impact assessment. Depending on the available information on the …
Publication date: 07-02-2018SDG 15 Restore ecosystems and preserve biodiversity
https://www.rivm.nl/en/sustainable-development-goals/sdg-15-restore-ecosystems-and-preserve-biodiversity… Coordination Centre for Effects (CCE) about air pollutant risks to biodiversity, in compliance with the UN Convention … land use, water and soil management, indicators, quality assessment, and options for restoration of ecosystems and …
Publication date: 07-11-2018Number of hours maternity care per family declining , vulnerable families structurally receive fewer hours
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/number-of-hours-maternity-care-per-family-declining-vulnerable-families-structurally-receive… allocation of maternity care. This requires a closer assessment of a family’s actual healthcare needs, rather … care in a growing number of regions. This fact represents a risk, in particular for new mothers in a vulnerable …
Publication date: 03-26-2026Key figures tuberculosis 2024
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tuberculosis/epidemiology/key-figures-tuberculosis-2024… of TB (tuberculosis) patients detected through screening of risk groups and source and contact tracing was 17%. …
Publication date: 03-24-2026Key figures tuberculosis 2025
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tuberculosis/key-figures-tuberculosis-2025… of TB (tuberculosis) patients detected through screening of risk groups and source and contact tracing was 27%. …
Publication date: 03-24-2026Results of the exploratory study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/results-of-exploratory-study… the use of rubber granulate infill has not yet resulted in risks that affect the surface water. In the sediments from … to be spread in surface water or on land. 3. Are there any risks to living organisms in the soil and water? The … in the Netherlands does not refer to ‘current ecological risks’ until more than 5,000 m2 of unpaved surface soil has …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Roseola
https://www.rivm.nl/en/roseola… roseola. Good coughing hygiene and hand hygiene reduce the risk of transmitting the virus. It is unclear how long … needed. Roseola goes away on its own. Does roseola pose any risks during pregnancy? The disease does not pose any risks during pregnancy. How common is roseola in the …
Publication date: 03-03-2026Tularaemia
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tularaemia… People whose immune system does not work properly are at risk of becoming more seriously ill than healthy people. How can I get tularaemia? In the Netherlands, the risk of getting tularaemia is very small. People who come … farmers and some laboratory workers, are at greater risk. A person may get tularaemia from: Contact with …
Publication date: 03-31-2026Current information on meningococcal disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/meningococcal-disease/current-information… nightclub Club Chemistry between 5 and 15 March 2026 The risk to the general population in the United Kingdom is … all pupils and students in the United Kingdom, only to the risk groups mentioned above. Travellers to the United …
Publication date: 03-18-2026Meningococcal disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/meningococcal-disease… protection during the periods that they are at the highest risk of becoming ill or very ill from meningococci. There is … is available at your own expense. You can also reduce the risk of infection by practising good hygiene. This includes …
Publication date: 07-09-2018Hepatitis C
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hepatitis-c… frequently come into contact with blood, there is a bigger risk that you have hepatitis C. It is a good idea to get … sex, it is more likely to occur. You also have a higher risk of getting hepatitis C in this way if you already have …
Publication date: 03-31-2026New knowledge centre helps companies innovate safely and sustainably
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-knowledge-centre-helps-companies-innovate-safely-and-sustainably… from the start For many substances and products, risks to health and the environment are only considered at a …
Publication date: 03-04-2026