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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentBooster vaccinations reduced risk of death from COVID-19 in 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/booster-vaccinations-reduced-risk-of-death-from-covid-19-in-2022… Booster vaccinations reduced the risk of dying from COVID-19 in 2022. The risk of death from other causes was also lower for people … COVID-19 and death in general. Also, RIVM researched the risk of death due to other causes than COVID-19 shortly after a booster vaccination. Lower risk of death from COVID-19 There were three rounds of …
Publication date: 12-11-2023National Heatwave Plan evaluation: substantial attenuation in risk of dying from heat since 2010
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-evaluation-substantial-attenuation-in-risk-of-dying-from-heat-since… The risk of dying on hot days has substantially attenuated since … Heatwave Plan has helped people become more aware of the risks associated with heat. According to the researchers, … this is a possible explanation for the decrease. The risk of dying on hot days, however, remains higher than …
Publication date: 06-02-2025A new Adverse Outcome Pathway to assess if nanomaterials may compromise gut barrier integrity
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-adverse-outcome-pathway-to-assess-if-nanomaterials-may-compromise-gut-barrier-integrity… the AOP and associated testing methods are relevant for the risk assessment of NMs. An AOP for a compromised gut barrier … methods has the potential to be highly relevant for the risk assessment of NMs. …
Publication date: 06-12-2025Out of REACH? Regulatory challenges for multicomponent nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/out-of-reach-regulatory-challenges-for-multicomponent-nanomaterials… uncertainties remain regarding their categorisation and assessment. More precise definitions and guidelines are … their solubility and dissolution, it is unclear whether the assessment should focus on a single or multiple components. …
Publication date: 06-12-2025The 'SPARK' project studying pesticides and Parkinson’s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bestrijdingsmiddelen/spark… about the SPARK project (Strategies for regulatory assessment of Parkinson’s disease). … the current OECD guideline studies for regulatory safety assessment to predict whether a chemical substance could …
Publication date: 06-11-2025Safe use of purified wastewater in agriculture and horticulture
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/safe-use-of-purified-wastewater-in-agriculture-and-horticulture… clean and safe. That is why RIVM has developed an assessment framework to test whether the use of purified … ecosystem. Air and drinking water There is a small risk of people becoming ill when they come into contact with … water is produced from groundwater. This is because of the risk that pathogens may end up in the drinking water through …
Publication date: 06-25-2025Respiratory infections widespread, even more important to follow recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-widespread-even-more-important-to-follow-recommendations… bacteria. This also helps to protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. … SARS-CoV-2 and influenza (flu) cause an additional risk for older people and for people who have chronic … spreading. And you will also protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. Are you ill? Then …
Publication date: 12-21-2023AFARA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/afara… and implementation of animal-free models in the human risk assessment of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs). EDCs … project started in February 2023 and will run for 5 years. Risk assessment is necessary to protect us against the …
Publication date: 12-18-2023SPRINGS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/springs… citizens and stakeholders, and use evidence-based value assessments to prioritise interventions to prevent … flooding, and drought contribute to increasing risks for waterborne diarrhoeal disease cases. The impact of … and water quality on pathogen-specific diarrhoeal disease risks and the safety of water supply systems will be …
Publication date: 12-20-2023PFAS in sea foam along Dutch coast
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/pfas-in-sea-foam-along-dutch-coast… compared to seawater. Insufficient information for complete risk assessment It is as yet unclear what the high concentrations … scenarios to determine sea foam exposure, and there are no risk limit values for PFAS in seawater or sea foam. …
Publication date: 12-20-2023Strong1H
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/strong1h… integrated with human influenza surveillance data to assess risks for public health. Data will also be shared with EFSA. … is therefore the first line of defence in reducing the risk of human infection. To achieve this, timely monitoring … national risks and priorities by conducting preliminary assessments using the data collected. Share the collected …
Publication date: 12-12-2023WHO estimates of the burden of foodborne diseases
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-risk-assessment-of-pathogens-in-food-and-water/fields-of-expertise/microbial-food-safety/who-estimates-burden-foodborne-diseases… burden of aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma: a risk assessment. Liu, Y. & Wu, F. Environmental Health … 118(6): 818– 824. Aflatoxins Population attributable risk of aflatoxin-related liver cancer: systematic review …
Publication date: 12-13-2023Growing and diverse range of self-tests, but limited data on usage, impact and reliability
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/growing-and-diverse-range-of-self-tests-but-limited-data-on-usage-impact-and-reliability… range is broad, covering self-tests for Q fever and HIV to assessments for depression, autism, or the risk of cancer. These tests are sold both in …
Publication date: 12-01-2023Reports Public Health and Health Services 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/scientific-report/reports-public-health-and-health-services-2022… Delta in Helmond PE Boon, JD te Biesebeek 2021-0222 Risk assessment of (herbal preparations containing) Salvia …
Publication date: 12-22-2023K. (Kylie) Ainslie, PhD
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/k-kylie-ainslie-phd… Imperial COVID-19 Response Team and part of the Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission (REACT) study …
Publication date: 06-04-2025Reports Environment and Safety 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/scientific-report/reports-environment-and-safety-2022… Recycling of materials. Needs and considerations in the assessment of safety and sustainability JPA Lijzen, PAM …
Publication date: 12-22-2023Road traffic and neighbours identified as main sources of annoyance and sleep disturbance
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/road-traffic-and-neighbours-identified-as-main-sources-of-annoyance-and-sleep-disturbance… cause of concern remained ‘living in the vicinity of a high-risk enterprise or industry’. Since 2019, concerns about air …
Publication date: 12-18-2023Doctoral research: Pure fruit juice is less bad for your health than soft drinks
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/doctoral-research-pure-fruit-juice-is-less-bad-for-your-health-than-soft-drinks… to seven glasses per week) can even be beneficial for the risk of heart and vascular disease, while no connection was …
Publication date: 12-08-2023Current information about respiratory infections
https://www.rivm.nl/en/respiratory-infections/current… To protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection, the following …
Publication date: 12-15-2023Dutch population’s iodine intake just about sufficient, salt intake still too high
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/dutch-populations-iodine-intake-just-about-sufficient-salt-intake-still-too-high… may lead to elevated blood pressure, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is therefore important …
Publication date: 12-12-2023