Documents

Opportunities for improvement of the breast cancer population screening programme

The Health Council concludes that adjustments to the Dutch breast cancer screening programme will not improve outcomes at this ...

Advisory report | 12-03-2024

Comments on draft report Carbon monoxide and response Health Council

Other | 09-03-2024

Immunisation against RSV in the first year of life

The Health Council recommends offering protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to all children in their first year ...

Advisory report | 14-02-2024

Fitness to drive of people with haemophilia and other coagulation disorders

The Health Council of the Netherlands advises scrapping the medical examination for drivers with haemophilia and other ...

Advisory report | 30-01-2024

Asbestos exposure via tap water

Very low concentrations of asbestos fibres are found in Dutch tap water. According to the Health Council, this does not pose any ...

Advisory report | 23-01-2024

Revised assessment framework for vaccinations

The Health Council's Standing Committee on Vaccinations advises on the provision of vaccinations in vaccination programmes, such ...

Other | 21-12-2023

A healthy protein transition

A shift towards a diet with more plant-based proteins and fewer animal-based proteins is better for the environment and healthier ...

Advisory report | 13-12-2023

Preconception carrier screening

The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends pilot research to determine whether preconception carrier screening could be ...

Advisory report | 15-11-2023

Comments on draft report Tricresylphosphate and response Health Council

Other | 13-11-2023

Tricresylphosphate: Evaluation of the effects on reproduction, recommendation for classification

Tricresylphosphate (TCP) is used as a flame retardant in polystyrene and other thermoplastics, as a PVC plasticiser, lubricant ...

Advisory report | 13-11-2023