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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: 03-21-2022Publications on tobacco and nicotine products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/publications-on-tobacco-and-related-products… herbal mixtures in the waterpip e (Dutch) 2017 Waterpipe: Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when using (Dutch) 2016 E-cigarette factsheet 2014 Risk assessment of the shisha-pen (Dutch, with English … (Dutch report, English synopsis) 2016 The health risks of e-cigarettes to bystanders (Dutch report, English …
Publication date: 03-21-2023What does RIVM do about plastics
https://www.rivm.nl/en/plastics/what-does-rivm-do-plastics… on the following topics Updated human and environmental risk assessments RIVM is working on an integrated risk assessment to include a classification of plastics and …
Publication date: 03-02-2023QMRAwell
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-risk-assessment-of-pathogens-in-food-and-water/tools/qmrawell… was developed to provide information on how to conduct a risk analysis. For drinking water produced from groundwater, the risk analysis includes the following: Vulnerability assessment of groundwater production sites; Calculating the …
Publication date: 03-14-2023RIVM 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: 03-01-2022Non-genotoxic carcinogens
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/non-genotoxic-carcinogens… a novel animal-free approach to improve carcinogenic hazard assessment while using fewer animals. … will lead to a better, mechanism-based prediction of the risk of non-genotoxic carcinogenicity due to chemical … A comprehensive view on mechanistic approaches for cancer risk assessment of non-genotoxic agrochemicals Luijten, M., …
Publication date: 03-23-2023News and activities WHO Collaborating Centre for Nutrition 2018
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-nutrition/news-and-activities/2018… Centres and other academic institutions that focus on NCD risk factors and surveillance in Moskou. RIVM’s … discussion: an overview of WHO/Europe’s priorities in NCD risk factors and surveillance, proposed research projects … October 2018: Expert Consultation on Trans-Fatty Acid Assessment WHO HQ, Geneva, Switzerland. Eliminating …
Publication date: 03-06-2023SUPREME
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/supreme… Wageningen University (WU) will carry out the nanotoxicity assessment in collaboration with RIVM. WU is a leading … RIVM has substantial experience in nanotoxicology and risk assessment. Professor Flemming Cassee (RIVM) and Dr Hans …
Publication date: 03-14-2023Overview of AMR surveillance studies
https://www.rivm.nl/en/antimicrobial-resistance/overview-of-amr-surveillance-studies… of healthcare-associated infection outbreaks, the assessment of incidents and the provision of support for …
Publication date: 03-06-2023VAC2VAC Publications
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/vac2vac/publications… MHN. Development of a cell line-based in vitro assay for assessment of Diphtheria, Tetanus and acellular Pertussis …
Publication date: 03-22-2023Newsletter 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
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine/flu… can become very ill from flu? Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu virus. They may … can get the flu more than once. Some people have a higher risk of getting flu. This applies especially to people who … the Netherlands: the flu vaccine . People who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu can get a …
Publication date: 03-16-2023CAN.HEAL
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/can-heal… better counselling of family members regarding the cancer risk. The arm of ‘Genomics for Public Health’, will further … the application of novel insights on estimating cancer risks in healthy populations by polygenic risk score analysis within population-wide interventions as …
Publication date: 03-09-2023Health effects of plastics
https://www.rivm.nl/en/plastics/health-effects-plastics… breathing, movement and food absorption. Assessing the risks of plastics Until now, researchers mostly studied how … health is not clear yet. Researchers have to assess the risks first, but this is difficult to do. We need more data …
Publication date: 03-02-2023What can you do to avoid getting TB?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tuberculosis/what-can-you-do-to-avoid-getting-tb… after use. Who can develop TB? Some people are at greater risk of becoming infected with TB: People who have been in … should do to protect yourself. Some people are at a greater risk of becoming ill with TB: Small children (under the age …
Publication date: 03-27-2023Seasonal 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: 03-16-2022Impact plastics on the environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/plastics/impact-plastics-environment… can also be passed on through the food chain. Assessing the risks of plastics It is difficult to assess the risks of plastics. We need more data about different types …
Publication date: 03-02-2023Flu 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: 03-09-2022News and activities WHO Collaborating Centre for Nutrition 2019
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-nutrition/news-and-activities/2019… greenhouse gas emissions) and healthier (up to 19% less risk of death). Better compliance with the Good Food … environmental impact was not associated with mortality risk. In 2015, participants ate relatively more fish and …
Publication date: 03-06-2023