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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rising temperatures in the Netherlands pose growing health risks

NL Times

The Dutch public health system is experiencing significant effects from climate change, with rising temperatures, increased UV radiation, and the spread of infectious diseases already taking a measurable toll, according to a report published Monday by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. "Climate change is already worsening health outcomes in the Netherlands," the report states. The report …

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1 month ago

14 children were hospitalized last year due to complaints caused by vaping

NL Times

At least 14 children were admitted to hospital last year with complaints that doctors believe were caused by vaping. The reports were made during the last year by doctors of the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Kindergeneeskunde, which is the Dutch Association for Pediatrics, which is also a member of FMS. Vapes were the only notable factor amongst the 14 patients that …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Life expectancy in the Netherlands will hit 86.5 years by 2050, up from 81 in 2022

NL Times

The average life expectancy in the Netherlands will be 86.5 years in 2050, almost 5 years higher than in 2022, the RIVM said in its new Public Health Future Exploration. “At the same time, the number of elderly people with health problems like dementia is increasing rapidly, as is the number of people with chronic illnesses,” the RIVM said. “For …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nearly two-thirds of the Dutch will be overweight by 2050: RIVM

Dutch News

In 2050 some 64% of the Dutch population will be overweight, with numbers rising in the 18-44 group in particular, health institute RIVM has said in a public health prognosis to be released on Wednesday. The RIVM expects that more people in all age groups will be overweight by 2050 but that the biggest increase will be among the 18 …

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Nearly two-thirds of Dutch will be overweight by 2050: RIMV

NL Times

The percentage of Netherlands residents who are overweight will increase significantly in the coming years. “Overweight is increasing and is also starting earlier in life,” the RIVM said. “Once someone is overweight, it is very difficult to lose it,” the RIVM said, adding that its study did not consider new developments, like health insurers reimbursing weight loss medication. Overweight is …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Netherlands will have 12 million chronically ill residents by 2050: RIVM

NL Times

The number of people with chronic diseases in the Netherlands will grow to almost 12 million in 2050. “This number is increasing considerably faster than people with one or two permanent illnesses.” The number of people with dementia will rise from 261,000 in 2022 to 506,000 in 2050, the RIVM expects. The number of people with osteoarthritis, a form of …

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More highly resistant bacteria found in the Netherlands: RIVM

Dutch News

While there has been no change in the percentage of bacteria in the Netherlands that are insensitive to antibiotics, an increasing number of highly resistant bacteria are being found, public health institute RIVM said on Monday. “Certain strains of bacteria known as ‘exceptionally resistant bacteria’ are insensitive to various antibiotics,” the RIVM said. These exceptionally resistant bacteria are regularly found …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Antibiotic resistance rising in the Netherlands, experts warn

NL Times

The prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is increasing in the Netherlands, making it harder to treat infections effectively, according to a new report by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. Dutch medical professionals are known for their cautious approach, prescribing antibiotics sparingly to reduce the risk of bacteria developing resistance. Global factors driving resistance Experts point to several …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cases of pneumonia from Legionella bacteria on the rise

NL Times

Cases of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria have surged in the Netherlands, with factors like weather conditions and aging population as potential contributors, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a safety alert in July 2023 regarding Legionella contamination in two Ferroli water heater models. In serious …

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Breast cancer screening delays will cost lives: RIVM

Dutch News

Between 30 and 60 women who are not checked for breast cancer because of screening delays may die from the disease unnecessarily, figures collated on behalf of public health institute RIVM show. Women between 50 and 75 are supposed to be checked for breast cancer every two years but currently the average time between screenings is 29 months. The system …

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2 months ago

Continued delays in breast cancer population screening could cause dozens of deaths

NL Times

The RIVM is still struggling to eliminate delays in inviting women to the breast cancer screening program. As a result, there will eventually be up to 60 breast cancer deaths per year that could have been prevented. Breast cancer screening caught 6,300 cases of cancer last year, the RIVM said. In July, the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate published a …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Netherlands on alert for new mpox variant

China Daily

THE HAGUE -- The Dutch public health authority, RIVM, said on Monday that healthcare providers are on high alert for potential infections from a new variant of the mpox virus. "If a case is detected, the Municipal Health Service will conduct source and contact tracing and provide guidance to prevent further transmission," the RIVM said. RIVM virologist Chantal Reusken told …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Don't let children play in sea foam because of PFAS

Dutch News

Government officials have sharpened their warnings about not letting children play in sea foam while at the beach because it could contain high concentrations of toxic PFAS, broadcaster NOS said on Wednesday. At the end of last year public health institute RIVM said there were large quantities of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals” in sea foam. PFAS tend to accumulate …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Don't let children play in sea foam because of PFAS

Dutch News

Government officials have sharpened their warnings about not letting children play in sea foam while at the beach because it could contain high concentrations of toxic PFAS, broadcaster NOS said on Wednesday. At the end of last year public health institute RIVM said there were large quantities of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals” in sea foam. PFAS tend to accumulate …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch must curb water use or face shortages in 2030

Dutch News

The Dutch should use no more than 100 litres of drinking water a day, some 34 litres less than the current norm, according to a government plan to preserve fresh water stocks. The public health agency RIVM warned last year that all 10 water providers could be facing shortages by the end of the decade as demand increases. For instance …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch must curb water use or face shortages in 2030

Dutch News

The Dutch should use no more than 100 litres of drinking water a day, some 34 litres less than the current norm, according to a government plan to preserve fresh water stocks. The public health agency RIVM warned last year that all 10 water providers could be facing shortages by the end of the decade as demand increases. For instance …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vaccination rate still falling for older kids, stabilizing for babies and toddlers

NL Times

The vaccination rate for babies and toddlers in the Netherlands’ National Vaccination Program has remained virtually the same as last year. “The RIVM is positive about the stabilization, but the vaccination rate among young children still deserves attention. “It is important to determine the precise causes of the decrease in vaccination rates among teenagers.” The RIVM stressed that a high …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Gonorrhea cases continue to rise, particularly among women

Dutch News

The number of young people with a gonorrhea infection continues to soar, with an increase of 31% over the last year, latest figures from public health institute RIVM have shown. The rise is most dramatic among women, the RIVM said, with a 78% increase. Among heterosexual men, cases rose by 51% to 1007, a remarkable rise, the RIVM said, because …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of Easter fires expected despite stricter nitrogen rules

NL Times

Lighting an Easter fire is an enduring tradition, especially in the north and east of the country. In recent years, many Easter fire builders doubted whether they would build their fires again due to the stricter nitrogen regulations. Saamhorigheid, geluk!https://t.co/91GvBM0UH0 #rtvoost — ❤️🤍💙🌷Jol@ndE 🌷💙🤍❤️🇳🇱🇮🇱 March 31, 2024 For large Easter fires, such as the one in the hamlet of Espelo …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Increased interest in measles vaccination nationwide after Eindhoven outbreak

NL Times

GGDs throughout the Netherlands have been receiving more questions about the MMR vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella since the measles outbreak in the Eindhoven region, NOS reports after surveying nine of the 25 regional health services. The GGDs in Twente, Groningen, and Amsterdam said they receive “some more questions than typical.” Several GGDs report that parents often ask whether …

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10 months ago

Health institute warns against using three herbal supplements

Dutch News

The public health institute RIVM has warned against the use of dietary supplements or tea containing three specific plants which, it says, can cause severe health problems, including death. Little scientific research has been done on the harmful effects of Ashwagandha, which is said to reduce stress, but doctors both from the Netherlands and other countries have reported several cases …

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10 months ago

Health institute warns against using three herbal supplements

Dutch News

The public health institute RIVM has warned against the use of dietary supplements or tea containing three specific plants which, it says, can cause severe health problems, including death. Little scientific research has been done on the harmful effects of Ashwagandha, which is said to reduce stress, but doctors both from the Netherlands and other countries have reported several cases …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Obesity tripled in Netherlands in 40 years

NL Times

Last year, 16 percent of people over 20 in the Netherlands were obese or seriously overweight, according to Statistics Netherlands. That is three times as many as about 40 years ago, notes the organization, which collaborated with the RIVM health institute for the Health Survey/Lifestyle Monitor. In total, 51 percent of all Dutch people aged 20 and older were overweight …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

RIVM concerned about increase in whooping cough in babies

NL Times

The number of newborns with severe cases of whooping cough has risen sharply in recent weeks. Doctors are now diagnosing around 110 children with whooping cough every week, including around 20 infants, the RIVM reports. The number of reported cases of whooping cough has been increasing since June last year and is much higher than in previous years, both in …

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Rising temperatures in the Netherlands pose growing health risks

14 children were hospitalized last year due to complaints caused by vaping

Life expectancy in the Netherlands will hit 86.5 years by 2050, up from 81 in 2022

Nearly two-thirds of the Dutch will be overweight by 2050: RIVM

Nearly two-thirds of Dutch will be overweight by 2050: RIMV

Netherlands will have 12 million chronically ill residents by 2050: RIVM

More highly resistant bacteria found in the Netherlands: RIVM

Antibiotic resistance rising in the Netherlands, experts warn

Cases of pneumonia from Legionella bacteria on the rise

Breast cancer screening delays will cost lives: RIVM

Continued delays in breast cancer population screening could cause dozens of deaths

Netherlands on alert for new mpox variant

Don't let children play in sea foam because of PFAS

Don't let children play in sea foam because of PFAS

Dutch must curb water use or face shortages in 2030

Dutch must curb water use or face shortages in 2030

Vaccination rate still falling for older kids, stabilizing for babies and toddlers

Gonorrhea cases continue to rise, particularly among women

Hundreds of Easter fires expected despite stricter nitrogen rules

Increased interest in measles vaccination nationwide after Eindhoven outbreak

Health institute warns against using three herbal supplements

Health institute warns against using three herbal supplements

Obesity tripled in Netherlands in 40 years

RIVM concerned about increase in whooping cough in babies