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Health risks due to low concentrations of carbon monoxide need attention, too
It is generally known that inhaling high concentrations of carbon monoxide is harmful to health. It is less well known that low ...
No population-based screening for AAA
The health gain of a national population-based screening programme for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) among men aged 65 in the ...
Vaccination of girls and boys against HPV
Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) can lead to cervical cancer. It is now also known to be involved in other forms of ...
More clarity is needed about surrogate decision makers for incompetent patients
More clarity and information is needed about good representation. people are sometimes unable to effectively represent their own ...
Emission during coal gasification
Substances that can be present in the emission, which is formed during coal gasification, may cause cancer. This is a risk for ...
Review of fitness-to-drive requirements relating to the use of medicines
Individuals who have been using Category III antidepressants for some time can be declared fit to drive based on a declaration ...
Retain data on medical implants for 115 years
It is important that wearers of medical implants are traceable in case of faults or unforeseen side effects. The Health Council ...
Advisory value for bisphenol A
Occupational exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) can be hazardous to eyes, skin and reproduction. Based on the available evidence, the ...
Recommendation on exposure limit cadmium
Cadmium and inorganic cadmium compounds are hazardous to human health. The S cientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits ...
Recommendation for an occupational exposure level for diesel engine exhaust
Occupational exposure to diesel engine exhaust can cause lung cancer. The Health Council estimated so called health-based ...