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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentElderly people at the highest risk of falling benefit least from chain approach to fall prevention
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/elderly-people-at-highest-risk-of-falling-benefit-least-from-chain-approach-to-fall-prevention… 65 and over living independently who participated in a fall risk assessment has increased. This assessment is used to … The number of fall risk assessments administered is an underestimate, as not all … Elderly people at the highest risk of falling benefit least from chain approach to fall …
Publication date: 11-28-2025Vulnerable groups have a greater risk of dying from heat, also in Amsterdam
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vulnerable-groups-have-greater-risk-of-dying-from-heat-also-in-amsterdam… and fewer cold days in winter. In the Netherlands the risk of dying increases when it is hot. The municipality of … and of neighbourhoods with less green space have a higher risk of dying from heat. Looking ahead, RIVM estimates that … on the climate scenario. There are no clear differences in risks at low temperatures between different groups of …
Publication date: 11-17-2025Men 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: 03-24-2026Ensuring Safety and Sustainability of Advanced Materials: A Call for Enhanced Focus in the Chemistry Industry Action Plan
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/ensuring-safety-and-sustainability-of-advanced-materials-call-for-enhanced-focus-in… for "advanced" materials and the challenges in properly assessing their safety and lifecycle risks are a concern. This highlights the need for reliable data and established test methods and risk assessment methodologies targeted at advanced materials …
Publication date: 11-06-2025Prof. 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: 03-30-2026Advanced materials in the energy transition and their impact on human and environmental health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/advanced-materials-in-energy-transition-and-their-impact-on-human-and-environmental-health… transition. These advanced materials may pose potential risks to human health and the environment. To ensure that … itself does not create new health, environmental or social risks, it is necessary to carefully consider the safety and … advancements bring many benefits, they may also pose new risks to human health and the environment. The agency’s …
Publication date: 11-06-2025Prof. 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: 03-10-2026Prof. 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: 03-31-2026EU Court upholds annulment of classification of Titanium dioxide in certain powder forms
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/eu-court-upholds-annulment-of-classification-of-tio2-in-certain-powder-forms… had cancelled the classification, stating that the original assessment had not considered all relevant factors. In the … In 2017, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) agreed with the classification as …
Publication date: 11-06-2025Number 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: 03-26-2026Impact of Dispersion Methods on Nanoparticle Toxicity: A Call for Better Guidance
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/impact-of-dispersion-methods-on-nanoparticle-toxicity-call-for-better-guidance… interpreting the results of these studies in the context of risk assessment of particles and for comparison with real-life …
Publication date: 11-06-2025Key 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: 03-24-2026Brucellosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/topics/brucellosis… could end up with permanent damage. Who has a higher risk of brucellosis? Some people have a higher risk of getting a Brucella infection, and are therefore at higher risk of developing brucellosis. This mainly applies to: …
Publication date: 11-18-2025Lassa fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/topics/lassa-fever… result. This happens in about 2% of cases. Who has a higher risk of contracting Lassa fever? Care workers (such as … seriously ill as a result of Lassa fever also have a higher risk of contracting the disease. They are more likely to … always fatal in newborns. Young children also have a high risk of death from the disease. The risks are also higher …
Publication date: 11-25-2025Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, variant
https://www.rivm.nl/en/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-variant… eating beef from cows that have BSE (mad cow disease). The risk is higher if the beef includes brain or nerve tissue. … measures, including strict food safety rules for beef, the risk of contamination is much lower now. In addition, there is a very low risk of infection during blood transfusions. In theory, it …
Publication date: 11-11-2025Roseola
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: 03-03-2026