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You searched for these word(s): poteResearch, innovation and development
https://www.rivm.nl/en/dna-and-public-health/research-innovation-and-development… much research has been conducted on the use of DNA and its potential for public health and care. On this page, we … health. Furthermore, consumers are not always aware of the potential risks of these tests, for example in terms of … Pharmacogenetics uses DNA information to estimate the potential adverse reactions people may experience when using …
Publication date: 12-16-2025Nutrition in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/food-and-nutrition/nutrition-and-health… is. Are people getting sufficient nutrients, or are there potential shortages? We measure this through food …
Publication date: 11-13-2017The 'SPARK' project studying pesticides and Parkinson’s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bestrijdingsmiddelen/spark… RIVM investigates the potential relation between the use of pesticides and … current data requirements do not to draw a conclusion on a potential relation between pesticides and Parkinson’s … project aims to develop test methods to investigate the potential relationship between pesticides and the onset of …
Publication date: 06-11-2025Titanium dioxide in foods
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/application-in-products/titanium-dioxide-in-foods… of nanoparticles. To enable a proper assessment of the potential health risks of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in … to obtain further information on its uptake in the body, potential accumulation in tissues, and the hazard potential. In collaboration with others, RIVM is examining …
Publication date: 08-21-2018Contribution of HFCs to the greenhouse effect
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hydrofluorocarbons/contribution-of-hfcs-to-greenhouse-effect… HFCs are potent greenhouse gases because they absorb infrared … HFCs are potent greenhouse gases because they absorb infrared … commonly used HFCs are between 150 and 5,000 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than CO2. There is also an HFC which is up to 12,500 times more potent than CO2. If the global use of HFCs continues to grow …
Publication date: 06-29-2016Urban water issues
https://www.rivm.nl/en/soil-and-water/urban-water-issues… and treatment. RIVM provides support by assessing the potential health risks of urban water concepts. … Due consideration of that aspect in advance could minimise potential health risks, sometimes with relatively minor … The water quality check will meticulously map out the potential health risks of urban water concepts. Once the …
Publication date: 10-26-2018Plastics in our living environment – should we be worried?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/microplastics/newsletter-microplastics-december-2020/plastics-in-our-living-environment-should-we-be-worried… same time, we are becoming more and more worried about the potential consequences of all this plastics for people and … their usefulness, but there are rising concerns about the potential harmful effects on people and the environment; … plastics outweigh the drawbacks (persistent pollution with potential impact on humans and the environment). This …
Publication date: 12-10-2020Sub-study on goat farms
https://www.rivm.nl/en/livestock-farming-and-health/vgo-iii-sub-studies/sub-study-on-goat-farms… farming and residential health , we will be researching potential pathogens on goat farms. … viruses, fungi) can we find on goat farms that are known to potentially cause pneumonia in humans? Where on the farm do …
Publication date: 09-10-2021Sub-study on patients with pneumonia
https://www.rivm.nl/en/livestock-farming-and-health/vgo-iii-sub-studies/patients-with-pneumonia… farming and residential health , we will be studying potential pathogens in patients who have pneumonia and live … have caused the illness will be mapped. We will compare the potential pathogens that are present in patients living in …
Publication date: 09-10-2021PS-DRINK: Systematically assessing emerging risks for a safe drinking water supply
https://www.rivm.nl/en/soil-and-water/drinking-water/ps-drink… contaminants are different by nature and evidence about the potential drinking water risk they pose is limited. In the … threat to human and environmental health. Newly recognised potential hazards in the aquatic environment are often … by nature, evidence about their hazard and exposure potential is often scarce, and experts might disagree on its …
Publication date: 12-07-2020Questions and answers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/sxm/questions-answers… the landfill site. Therefore RIVM is not able to assess the potential health risks of substances released during an open … and take samples in order to be able to assess the potential health risks. The funds contributed by the … and the Environment uses this information to assess the potential risks posed to the health of people in the …
Publication date: 01-15-2019ConsExpo nano
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consumer-exposure-to-chemical-substances/exposure-models/consexpo-nano… ConsExpo nano is a tool to investigate potential consumer exposure to nanomaterials in consumer … Consumers are potentially exposed to nanomaterials during use of …
Publication date: 04-20-2020Knowledge network on the preparedness for infectious diseases of social and behavioural sciences
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/knowledge-network-on-preparedness-for-infectious-diseases-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences… want to make better use of behavioural science expertise in potential future outbreaks and pandemics. To boost this … network will be able to contribute to maximising the potential of behavioural science expertise in a future ‘warm …
Publication date: 12-31-2024Effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals/effects-of-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals… and on how much of the substance you were exposed to. The potential health effects can also depend on the stage of … can affect the hormonal system of humans or other animals, potentially leading to harmful health effects. To classify … adverse outcome. Many studies are currently examining the potential health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals. …
Publication date: 04-01-2026Structure of the study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/structure-of-study… of Infrastructure and Water Management to research the potential environmental impact of rubber granulate. The … and into the environment. RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Sub-study on goat farmers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/livestock-farming-and-health/vgo-iii-sub-studies/goat-farmers… farming and residential health , we will be researching potential pathogens among goat farmers and goat farm …
Publication date: 09-10-2021Wastewater research: wat is possible?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/wastewater-research/future-opportunities… Wastewater research offers great potential for detecting diseases and specific substances. …
Publication date: 05-02-2022CENARIOS® risk management and monitoring system
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/mission-and-strategy/international-affairs/international-projects/nanoregii/safe-innovation-approach-toolbox/cenarios-risk-management-and-monitoring-system… enables identification, analysis and assessment of the potential risks and opportunities involved in nanotechnology …
Publication date: 09-08-2017The Swiss precautionary matrix for synthetic nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/mission-and-strategy/international-affairs/international-projects/nanoregii/safe-innovation-approach-toolbox/swiss-precautionary-matrix-for-synthetic-nanomaterials… Allows to estimate 'nanospecific risk potentials' for synthetic nanomaterials and applications for …
Publication date: 09-08-2017Sub-study of residents who do not have pneumonia
https://www.rivm.nl/en/livestock-farming-and-health/vgo-iii-sub-studies/residents-who-do-not-have-pneumonia… farming and residents health , we will be studying potential pathogens in local residents who do not have …
Publication date: 09-10-2021