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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: 03-21-2022Spread of tick-borne encephalitis virus in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/spread-of-tick-borne-encephalitis-virus-in-netherlands… transmit the tick encephalitis (TBE) virus. Although the risk of contracting tick encephalitis after a tick bite is … causes Lyme disease about 27,000 times every year. The risk of a TBE infection after a tick bite is much smaller than the risk of Lyme disease. In recent years, 1-2 patients a year …
Publication date: 06-24-2020RIVM 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Publication date: 03-01-2022Documentation of outdated fact sheets
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documentation-of-outdated-fact-sheets… used fact sheets that have been consulted in past exposure assessments. For clarity reasons, all outdated facts sheets … Cleaning Products Used in the Kitchen - Exposure and Risks 1999 English 612810008 Cleaning Products Fact Sheet. To assess the risks for the consumer 2006 English 320104003 …
Publication date: 06-29-2020Additional functions Mark Montforts
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/m-h-m-m-mark-montforts-phd/additional-functions-mark-montforts… additional positions Chair of the National Platform for the Assessment of Higher Tier Studies (2003-2010) Member of EFSA … Co-operation and Development Expert Group on Pesticide Risk Indicators Chair of the OECD Expert Group on Claim …
Publication date: 06-09-2020Results from the GGD test lanes
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/results-from-ggd-test-lanes… based on other data sources, which indicates that the risk of that children will contract COVID-19 increases with …
Publication date: 06-16-2020Research on behavioural rules and well-being: round 1
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science-and-covid-19/results-of-study-behavioural-measures-and-well-being/round-1… rule is sometimes difficult to achieve in actual practice. Risk of catching or passing on the coronavirus 28% believe … rule until the end of June, according to their own best assessment. 60% still support this policy through the end of …
Publication date: 06-22-2020Increase in gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/increase-in-gonorrhoea-and-syphilis-diagnoses… to give pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to people at high risk of an HIV infection. These are mainly men who have sex …
Publication date: 06-26-2020Many people willing to isolate at home in case of positive COVID-19 test
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/many-people-willing-to-isolate-at-home-in-case-of-positive-covid-19-test… coronavirus. People who estimate that they have a higher risk of contracting the virus, and believe that testing …
Publication date: 06-16-2020Newsletter 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: 03-02-2022Research on behavioural rules and well-being: round 2
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science-and-covid-19/results-of-study-behavioural-measures-and-well-being/round-2… more difficult for people to manage. People with a higher risk of serious illness from a coronavirus infection are … is striking that people who believe that they have a higher risk of becoming infected are more likely to adhere to the … of 1.5 meters themselves, and therefore think that the risk of infection is higher. RIVM hopes to provide more …
Publication date: 06-22-2020Seasonal 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: 03-16-2022Flu 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: 03-09-2022ACCESS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/access… needed to monitor the benefits, coverage and safety risks of new COVID-19 vaccines …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Vaccination rate increased, HPV even significantly
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-rate-increased-hpv-even-significantly… chance of outbreaks Higher vaccination coverage reduces the risk of future outbreaks of diseases such as measles. It is …
Publication date: 06-30-2020Number 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