The media relations team is Sciensano’s official voice towards the media. It communicates about Sciensano’s research outcomes and expert advice, organises press events and issues press material. For topical information on public health issues, consult the fact sheets in the Your Health section. If you are a journalist and you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact Sciensano’s media relations team.
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Press releases and news
In Belgium, air pollution from road traffic is a major environmental health risk.
49% of the Belgian population has overweight, of which 18% have obesity. That is the result from Sciensano’s Food Consumption Survey conducted in 2022-2023. This percentage remains unchanged... Read more
Each year, over 9,000 people die in Belgium as a result of smoking. These are the latest findings from Sciensano, Belgium’s public health institute. This represents one death every... Read more