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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNumber 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: 03-24-2022Deposited coarse dust particles in IJmond region still contain large amounts of PAHs and metals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/deposited-coarse-dust-particles-in-ijmond-region-still-contain-large-amounts-of-pahs-and-metals… for children In 2020, RIVM also investigated the health risks for children at play. The conclusion at the time was …
Publication date: 11-16-2022Number of STI tests at sexual health centres are rising again
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/number-of-sti-tests-at-sexual-health-centres-are-rising-again… People at higher risk of contracting an STI can get tested for free at …
Publication date: 06-23-2022Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines particularly low among young adults
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/adherence-to-physical-activity-guidelines-particularly-low-among-young-adults… concern. High sedentariness has been linked to an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and …
Publication date: 11-13-2023Antimicrobial resistance on the rise in specific bacteria
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/antimicrobial-resistance-on-rise-in-specific-bacteria… patient care and nursing, and screening patients at high risk for carrying resistant bacteria, antimicrobial …
Publication date: 11-18-2025More unhealthy behaviour among young people; their health remains vulnerable
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-unhealthy-behaviour-among-young-people-their-health-remains-vulnerable… to 6% in 2023). In addition, 13% of young people are at risk of problematic use of social media; in 2019, that …
Publication date: 05-30-2024Sustained avian flu outbreak is the most remarkable outbreak in 2021 discussed in Zoonoses Report
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/sustained-avian-flu-outbreak-is-most-remarkable-outbreak-in-2021-discussed-in-zoonoses-report… have started a number of initiatives to reduce the risk of the outbreak of zoonoses, which includes making …
Publication date: 11-04-2022Two out of every one hundred pedestrians and same proportion of cyclists sustain injuries due to accidents
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/two-out-of-every-one-hundred-pedestrians-and-same-proportion-of-cyclists-sustain-injuries-due… people, and especially those over 70, also appear as a high-risk group for cycling accidents in research conducted in …
Publication date: 09-25-2025Continuing significant increase in young adults with gonorrhoea
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/continuing-significant-increase-in-young-adults-with-gonorrhoea… to get tested. This also applies to people who are at risk, for example because they had sex without a condom and …
Publication date: 04-30-2024Largest drop in number of tuberculosis cases in the Netherlands in fifty years
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/largest-drop-in-number-of-tuberculosis-cases-in-netherlands-in-fifty-years… TB was found in 7 per cent of patients by screening at-risk groups, such as immigrants and asylum seekers. In six …
Publication date: 03-24-2021Omicron advancing rapidly in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/omicron-advancing-rapidly-in-netherlands… cause illness (virulence), are not yet clear. However, the risk is currently too high to wait any longer to implement …
Publication date: 12-19-20212013–2022: more people had pneumonia due to Legionella bacteria
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/2013-2022-more-people-had-pneumonia-due-to-legionella-bacteria… exposed to Legionella bacteria. Some people have a higher risk of illness. If they inhale the bacteria, they could …
Publication date: 11-12-2024More STIs diagnosed in 2022, most significant increase in gonorrhoea
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-stis-diagnosed-in-2022-most-significant-increase-in-gonorrhoea… drug that prevents HIV. MSM and other persons at increased risk of HIV can take part in a pilot where they receive …
Publication date: 06-22-2023Fewer coronavirus infections among people who kept distancing
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/fewer-coronavirus-infections-among-people-who-kept-distancing… participants also fill in a questionnaire about possible risk factors for becoming infected with the coronavirus, …
Publication date: 04-08-2021First vaccination figures for autumn round of COVID-19 repeat vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-vaccination-figures-for-autumn-round-of-covid-19-repeat-vaccination… older, people who will turn 60 this year, people in medical risk groups, and care workers who have contact with patients …
Publication date: 09-27-2022Fewer people feel healthy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/fewer-people-feel-healthy… lonely in 2022 than in 2020. The number of people at high risk of developing an anxiety disorder or depression …
Publication date: 06-20-2023Netherlands experiencing multiple respiratory viruses; now also flu epidemic
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/netherlands-experiencing-multiple-respiratory-viruses-now-also-flu-epidemic… the fold of your elbow and social distancing reduce the risk of passing the virus to others. The same goes for other …
Publication date: 12-23-2022National Immunisation Programme: slightly more cases in 2022, but fewer than before the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-immunisation-programme-slightly-more-cases-in-2022-but-fewer-than-before-covid… Health Council of the Netherlands recommended inviting more risk groups for a flu vaccination, including pregnant women. …
Publication date: 11-23-2023COVID-19 less severe due to Omicron variants, vaccinations and previous infections
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-less-severe-due-to-omicron-variants-vaccinations-and-previous-infections-0… are still groups of vulnerable people who have a higher risk of serious illness. During the period when the Alpha …
Publication date: 03-07-2023Growth of digital healthcare stabilised in 2023
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/growth-of-digital-healthcare-stabilised-in-2023… RIVM looked into how people with an increased/elevated risk of type 2 diabetes (prediabetics) and people whose …
Publication date: 04-11-2024