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Health-based occupational exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica
Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica (quartz dust) can cause lung disease. The Health Council contributes to ...
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Health-based occupational exposure limit for carbon monoxide
Occupational exposure to carbon monoxide can cause adverse health effects. The Health Council contributes to the protection of ...
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Public consultation on styrene
The subcommittee on the Classification of Carcinogenic Substances of the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety (DECOS) of ...
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Public consultation on molybdenum and selected inorganic molybdenum compounds
The subcommittee on the Classification of Substances Toxic to Reproduction of the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety ...
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Shifting towards more plant-based proteins is sustainable and healthy
This is stated in an advisory report from the Health Council of the Netherlands, which is now also available in English. In the ...
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Add OCTN2 deficiency to the newborn blood spot screening programme
The Health Council recommends adding the severe form of the metabolic disease OCTN2 deficiency (also known as primary carnitine ...
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Approach to increasing antifungal resistance needed
Pathogenic fungi are increasingly resistant to antifungal drugs, rendering these drugs less capable, or completely incapable, of ...
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Population Screening Act: Additional screening for women with high breast density
UMC Utrecht has applied for a permit to conduct the DENSE-2 study. This is a scientific study on additional screening using ...
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Monitoring programme for human exposure to chemicals
The exposure of Dutch citizens to chemicals is estimated instead of monitored. Consequently, the government has insufficient ...
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Fibromyalgia deserves recognition
Fibromyalgia is an important health problem that needs to be recognised. Its symptoms and impact need to be taken seriously. This ...