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Population Screening Act: Research into age ranges of national colorectal screening programme
Erasmus MC has applied for a permit to conduct scientific research into the age ranges of the national population screening ...
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Risk-based screening in the cancer screening programmes
At the request of the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, the Health Council has assessed whether and under what conditions ...
Read moreRevised dietary reference values for fatty acids, fats, carbohydrates and dietary fibre
The Health Council has revised the dietary reference values for fatty acids, fats, carbohydrates and dietary fibre. The council ...
Read moreClassify kerosene engine exhaust as presumed to be carcinogenic to workers
Exposure to aircraft engine emissions, kerosene engine exhaust, can be harmful to the health of ground staff of airports and ...
Read moreTransgender care for adolescents carefully designed
Transgender care for adolescents in the Netherlands is characterised by a carefully designed pathway. Initially, the emphasis is ...
Read moreUse of alcohol should become less normal, there is no safe level
The Health Council advises the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport to denormalise and discourage the use of alcohol. The ...
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