RIVM’s initiative to address global challenges
Living in a world in transition – an open world without boundaries – brings complex and global challenges for public health. The promotion of good and equitable health is of paramount importance. INHERIT's partner, The [...]
Swiss study: Noise pollution reduces human exercise
Noise is impacting health and wellbeing by making people less likely to exercise and as a consequence may directly contribute to cardiovascular disease through automatic, physiological stress reactions in the body. Moreover, the psychological perspective [...]
International study: Linking urban environments and physical activity
The International Physical Activity and Environment Network (IPEN) developed an international study in 14 cities across 10 countries (Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, China (Hong Kong), Mexico, New Zealand, the UK and the [...]
UK Study: How aircraft noise affects wellbeing
The high demand for air travel is impacting the air traffic in Europe which is expected to increase between 1.4 and 2.2 times by 2030. Using data from 17 English airports, the UK-based researchers assessed [...]
WHO: Preventing disease through healthy environments
An estimated 12.6 million people died as a result of living or working in an unhealthy environment in 2012 – nearly 1 in 4 of total global deaths, according to the World Health Organization. Environmental [...]
Cycling Festival Europe 2016
During the EU Dutch Presidency, Embassies are organizing all kind of events to support the growing cycling culture in Europe. The goal is to promote cycling as a mode of transport for everyone. Read More [...]