RIVM report 'State of Infectious Diseases 2012' provides insight into the development of infectious diseases in The Netherlands.

In recent years there has been a decline in the average concentrations of fine particulates and nitrogen dioxide.

Some European cities have developed effective policies to adapt to more frequent wet and dry periods forecast for the years ahead, as a result of climate change.

Safety of nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) cannot be confirmed because of the limited amount of published research in this area.

In 2011, 19.6 billion euros was spent on the treatment of mental disorders. This amounted to 22% of the total expenditure on health and welfare during that year.

RIVM and Nictiz have made an overview of the risks that eHealth applications may entail and how these risks can be controlled.

Leading organisations have joined forces to launch a unique project that will pave the way for a pan-European framework for rapidly assessing and communicating the benefits and risks of vaccines.

Bacteria that are resistant to almost all antibiotics continue to spread across Europe. This was revealed by new figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

RIVM 'Young Researchers' present their PhD research in 4 short films which were made especially to highlight and explain their scientific research.

The Knowledge Centre on Healthy Urban Living starts on 12 November 2013.