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In their everyday life, people constantly breathe, ingest and get exposed to micro- and nano-plastic particles (MNP). By changing their behavior, people can reduce their MNP emission and protect themselves against MNP exposure. However, the majority of people are not aware of this MNP problem. Previous research showed that only providing information on the health issue will not make people change…
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Micro- and nanoplastics (MNP) are a health and environmental concern but little is known about the extent of the problem. Current analytical techniques are unable to reliably quantify MNP in environmental matrices. This is of societal importance to understand the concentrations we are exposed to and devise mitigation strategies.GoalIn this study, the factors will be identified that disturb current…
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This project is about standardizing and harmonizing exposure data that is used to estimate the risks of microplastic particles for humans. It is very important to use good and reliable data. Only then can the estimated risks be used for regulation and policy. There are currently two problems. Firstly, data is often not of sufficient quality. Secondly, research is done with different microplastic…
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The use of plastic materials, such as packaging, textiles and rubber tyres, can lead to the release of small plastic particles into the environment, micro- and nanoplastic particles (MNPs). MNPs have been found in our environment and in our bodies. We still know little about the potential health risks of MNPs.MOMENTUM 2.0 is a follow-up to the 3-year MOMENTUM project to assess the human health…
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Learn more about good practices that contribute to preventing and reducing the risks of bridging mental health care in general practiotioners care
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Populations with a migration background and lower educational/occupational groups were more vulnerable to negative changes related to mental health, income, healthy behavior (i.e. diet, tobacco, alcohol use) and access to non-COVID-19 healthcare during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. These populations were also at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 outcomes…
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Learn how the research project Life Goes On results in a multi-domain insight into quality of life in ABI patients in long-term care facilities
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers often had to choose between societal freedoms and preventing the spread of the coronavirus. As more people contracted the virus, pressure on the healthcare system increased. Frontline healthcare workers sometimes had to provide care that fell below their usual standards. Working under high pressure contributed to moral injury among healthcare workers: a…
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GP practices were less easy to visit during COVID-19 and remote care was offered. The lockdowns also had short-term effects on dietary patterns and physical activity. This study examines the midterm effects on access to the GP and health behaviours of citizens in deprived areas and diabetes patients. It is a follow-up to the ZonMw project Effects of COVID-19 on GP visits by patients in deprived…
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There is insufficient knowledge on the impact of school closures during a pandemic. A school closure can have a major impact on students, and therefore influence society and the economy in the longer term. The PRESENT-consortium is therefore mapping the diverse effects of secondary and MBO school closures. This will allow us to better advise and make decisions during future pandemics.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has presented profound challenges for families with preschool children (aged 0-4 years), particularly those already in vulnerable conditions, including families facing socio-economic disadvantages or with a migration background. Implementation of lockdowns and social distancing measures led to unhealthier lifestyles for children and mental struggles for parents. While many…
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Read more about the Netherlands ME/CFS Cohort and Biobank (NMCB) consortium.