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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentSubstances from thermally cleaned soil pose no health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/substances-from-thermally-cleaned-soil-pose-no-health-risk… cleaned soil in the sea dyke in Perkpolder do not pose a risk to the health of local residents. However, substances … that do not originate from the dyke, but which do pose a risk to humans or the environment. … Health and environmental risks RIVM has examined the perceptions, concerns and …
Publication date: 05-28-2022RIVM: seven e-cigarette flavourings with tobacco-taste pose health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-seven-e-cigarette-flavourings-with-tobacco-taste-pose-health-risk… flavourings. Three other flavourings may pose a health risk at the highest concentrations in liquids in … follow-up, the Ministry has asked RIVM to study the health risks of these 23 flavourings. … e-cigarette flavourings with tobacco-taste pose health risk …
Publication date: 05-23-2022FAQ about breast cancer screening on Saba
https://www.rivm.nl/en/population-screening-caribbean-netherlands/saba/breast-cancer/faq… plates during X-rays. According to plastic surgeons, the risk of damaging the protheses as a result of the … screening program. Radiation can cause cancer, but this risk is very small. On the other hand, the breast cancer … enlarged from the vaccination, but this will not affect the assessment of your x-rays. For privacy reasons, it is not …
Publication date: 04-13-2023How to remove a tick
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/removing-ticks… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. … longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Do not use alcohol, …
Publication date: 04-18-2023News about alternatives to animal testing
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/news… in the integration of artificial intelligence into chemical risk assessment: findings from the 2024 ECETOC workshop In … in a workshop on building trust in AI for chemical risk assessment, organised by the European Centre for … importance of variations in in vitro dosimetry to support risk assessment of inhaled toxicants Health effects of …
Publication date: 04-21-2023Computational modelling of neural tube defects
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/computational-modelling-neural-tube-defects… The classical way of safety assessment relies heavily on the use of laboratory animals. … compounds. RIVM investigates the improvement of hazard assessment of developmental toxicants using computational … Toxicity testing should be improved to achieve a better risk assessment in humans. This can be done by combining …
Publication date: 04-03-2023Wastewater research: how and why?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/wastewater-research/sewage-research-how-and-why… about privacy, for example? RIVM requested an independent assessment of whether the National Wastewater Surveillance … is required for research involving human subjects. This assessment showed that the National Wastewater Surveillance …
Publication date: 05-02-2022Zebrafish
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/zebrafish… on skeletal development and liver disease, and explore assessment strategies for chemical mixtures. The combination …
Publication date: 04-01-2023Heat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat… concentrating. Vulnerable groups are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 05-18-2022More than 1 in 5 young people had suicidal thoughts during last lockdown
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-1-in-5-young-people-had-suicidal-thoughts-during-last-lockdown… In addition, the results offer insight into existing risks and vulnerabilities that also deserve attention … helps to improve mental health among pupils and reduce the risk of suicide. During the survey period, there was an elevated risk of mental health problems among young people. It is …
Publication date: 05-30-2022News about tobacco and nicotine products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/news… show cell damage and inflammation. The long-term health risks are unclear, but HTPs are not without significant … with valuable tools for improved monitoring and risk management. Sugars in Tobacco Products: Toxicity … to conventional cigarettes, IQOS may still pose genotoxic risks, highlighting the need for further investigation into …
Publication date: 04-14-2023FAQ about tick bites and Lyme disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/faq… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Do not use alcohol, … to its host. The sooner the tick is removed, the lower the risk of the bacterium being transmitted. If the bacterium … do not get ill after a tick bite. There is an estimated 2% risk of getting Lyme disease after a tick bite (2 out of 100 …
Publication date: 04-19-2023Fewer reports of tick bites in 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/fewer-reports-of-tick-bites-in-2022… These reports yield many new insights into ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. Last year, the reported number of tick … time people spend in nature. Remove ticks quickly to halve risk of Lyme disease If you find a tick on your body, take … to remove the ticks as quickly as you can. This lowers the risk that you will get Lyme disease. Report any bites at …
Publication date: 04-19-20236 people in the Netherlands with monkeypox
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/6-people-in-netherlands-with-monkeypox… are being asked to go into isolation. Infection High-risk contacts, such as sexual contacts or housemates, with … Vaccination will only be offered to people with a high risk of infection. You will not be able to request the …
Publication date: 05-23-2022Even after COVID-19 crisis, social isolation continues
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/even-after-covid-19-crisis-social-isolation-continues… even though they themselves do not have an elevated risk of serious illness from COVID-19. Reasons for social … to fear of the virus or uncertainty about their own health risks. A third group involves people who have still been …
Publication date: 05-13-2022Reporting a tick bite
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/reporting-tick-bite… problems. This will help us understand more about the risk of people becoming ill after a tick bite. We also ask …
Publication date: 04-18-2023Tick bites
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Read more about: …
Publication date: 04-18-2023People who work at night are more likely to get infected with coronavirus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/people-who-work-at-night-are-more-likely-to-get-infected-with-coronavirus… may explain why people who work at night have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes and …
Publication date: 05-10-2022Spring sunshine forecast: enjoy, but do not get a sunburn
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/spring-sunshine-forecast-enjoy-but-do-not-get-sunburn… skin cancer: chronic UV exposure and getting sunburnt are risk factors for developing skin cancer in the future. UV …
Publication date: 04-18-2023National Heatwave Plan
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat/national-heatwave-plan… Plan will become more important to combat the health risks of heat stress. …
Publication date: 05-18-2022