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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNational 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: 06-02-2025Vulnerable 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: 11-17-2025European workshop One Health risk analysis structures for emerging zoonoses
https://www.rivm.nl/en/one-health/european-workshop-one-health-risk-analysis-structures-for-emerging-zoonoses… The 2016 EU workshop on ‘One Health risk analysis structures for emerging zoonoses’ brought … of Health and of Agriculture. The workshop aimed to improve risk analysis and management of (emerging) zoonoses in a One … European workshop One Health risk analysis structures for emerging zoonoses …
Publication date: 08-30-2016Smog alert in the Netherlands Tuesday 19 July
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/smog-alert-in-the-netherlands-tuesday-19-july… Just as in recent days, today, 19 July, there is a risk of smog across the Netherlands due to high ozone … for the next few days On Wednesday, there will again be a risk of smog. However, concentrations are expected to be … to the Netherlands Air Quality Index). Anyone is at risk of developing symptoms once this value is exceeded. If …
Publication date: 07-19-2022Reflecting on European One Health project COHESIVE
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/cohesive/interview-kitty-maassen-reflects-on-four-year-project… the Zoonoses Structure is a human-veterinary integrated risk analysis system. The first step is signalling the potential issue and followed by scaling up risk assessment, management and communication as appropriate and … “A risk analysis system for communicable diseases already …
Publication date: 10-26-2022Higher mortality during heatwave in July in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/higher-mortality-during-heatwave-in-july-in-netherlands… heat. Continuous attention must be paid to the health risks associated with heat. Possible explanations for mortality Severe hot weather is a risk, especially for the elderly and worsens symptoms of … caregivers to provide extra care for and attention to the risk groups. These risk groups include the elderly, the …
Publication date: 08-10-2019National Heat Plan no longer in effect as of July 29th
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heat-plan-no-longer-in-effect-as-of-july-29th… heat is expected. Persistent warm weather poses a health risk for certain groups of people. Especially the elderly, … in nursing homes, chronically ill and overweight people are risk groups. …
Publication date: 07-29-2019National Heatwave Plan no longer in effect, smog alert withdrawn
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-no-longer-in-effect-smog-alert-withdrawn… heat is expected. Persistent warm weather poses a health risk for certain groups of people. Especially young … in care homes, chronically ill and overweight people are risk groups. …
Publication date: 07-20-2022National Heat Plan active for parts of the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heat-plan-active-for-parts-of-the-netherlands… enjoying the beach or terrace. The heat can lead to health risks for groups of vulnerable people. That is why RIVM has … The heat plan is, in fact, a warning of heat and the risks it can entail, and a call to pay extra attention to … people who are socially isolated, the heat entails health risks. These people need to be alert to dehydration and …
Publication date: 06-23-2019Health problems due to heat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat/health-problems-due-to-heat… and having trouble concentrating. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 08-07-2023Zoonoses Report 2020 focuses on emerging zoonoses
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/zoonoses-report-2020-focuses-on-emerging-zoonoses… Virus in 2020 show that so-called emerging zoonoses pose a risk to the Netherlands. Zoonoses are diseases that can be …
Publication date: 11-26-2021National Heat Plan active throughout the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heat-plan-active-throughout-netherlands… The heat plan is, in fact, a warning of heat and the risks it can entail, and a call to pay extra attention to … people who are socially isolated, the heat entails health risks. These people need to be alert to dehydration and … RIVM decide together whether to activate the heat plan. The risk of prolonged warm weather, with maximum temperatures …
Publication date: 07-23-2019Dutch Signalling Forum Zoonoses
https://www.rivm.nl/en/one-health/dutch-signalling-forum-zoonoses… Quality formally adopted the integrated human-veterinary risk analysis structure as the Dutch national Zoonoses … Forum for Zoonoses (SOZ), which conducts the initial assessment of signals. How the Signalling Forum for … Structure are considered, wherever possible based on a risk assessment. Veterinary and medical health professionals …
Publication date: 10-09-2019EU Reference Laboratory for Public Health on Vector-borne Viral Pathogens (EURL-PH-VBV)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/eu-reference-laboratory-vector-borne-viral-pathogens… organises twinning visits, and conducts external quality assessments. The EURL-PH-VBV plays a vital role in enhancing …
Publication date: 02-03-2025Cooperation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/en/heat/national-heatwave-plan/cooperation… Health Services is to advise municipalities on the health risks of heat and how to communicate about these risks. By law, municipalities have a duty to identify and … to inform and advise the population with regard to health risks. Municipalities must also give information to the …
Publication date: 08-07-2023Botulism
https://www.rivm.nl/en/botulism… very ill from botulism? Anyone could get botulism, but the risk is very low. Children under 12 months old have a higher risk of botulism, especially infant botulism. The bacterial …
Publication date: 09-01-2025Vulnerable groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat/vulnerable-groups… certain medications, alcohol or drugs are also at greater risk of health problems due to lasting heat. They may get a …
Publication date: 08-07-2023Tick 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: 04-18-2023National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 12 August
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-to-be-activated-on-12-august… and concentration problems. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 08-11-2025National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 10 August
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-to-be-activated-on-10-august… and concentration problems. They are also at greater risk of more severe health problems like dehydration and …
Publication date: 08-09-2022