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Exploratory study of risk factors related to SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in nursing homes in Flanders (Belgium) during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic

SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies was assessed by ELISA. Risk factors were evaluated using a questionnaire, filled in by the director or manager of the NH. Assessed risk factors comprised community-related factors, ...

Potential impact fractions of body mass index reductions on the non-communicable disease burden in Belgium using G-computation

is therefore vital to reduce premature mortality from NCD s. This study aims to assess the relative contribution of overweight as a risk factor for NCD s and the potential health impact of four BMI ...

Short- and long-term assessment of PAH, PCB, and metal contamination in the Belgian part of the North Sea

Consommation et sécurité alimentaires Voedselconsumptie en –veiligheid Service:  Évaluation des risques et de l'impact sur la santé Risico- en gezondheidsimpactevaluatie Risk and health impact assessment ...

Selenium in selected samples of infant formulas and milk commercialized in Belgium and Brazil: total content, speciation and estimated intake

l'impact sur la santé Risico- en gezondheidsimpactevaluatie Risk and health impact assessment Manuscript versions:  DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112289 File:  Version:  Post-print Full text ...

Transforming Shiga toxin-producing surveillance through whole genome sequencing in food safety practices.

confinement, in broadening STEC epidemiology and in contributing to risk assessment and source attribution. However, despite international recommendations, WGS is often restricted to assist outbreak ...

Adherence to '5-2-1-0' guidelines and multiple risky behaviours among adolescents in nine sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from Global School-based Student Health Survey 2012-2017.

called ‘5-2-1-0’, promotes healthy eating habits, physical activity and limited screen time among young people.This study aimed to assess adherence to the ‘5-2-1-0’ recommendations and to study multiple ...

Integrating human papillomavirus testing as a point-of care service using GeneXpert platforms: Findings and lessons from a Kenyan pilot study (2019-2020).

platform (Roche Molecular System, Pleasanton, CF, USA). HPV testing was done using either self or clinician-collected samples. We assessed the following screening performance indicators: screening coverage, ...

Integrating VEGA QSAR models in an automated tool to support the risk assessment of non-evaluated food contact material substances

et de l'impact sur la santé Risico- en gezondheidsimpactevaluatie Risk and health impact assessment Contaminants organiques et additifs Organische contaminanten en additieven Organic contaminants ...

Unravelling the exposure and risk to free glutamate form food additive and non-additive sources in Belgium

health, ISO-FOOD, Portorož, Slovenia (2023) Keywords: Dietary exposure Food Additives Free glutamate Risk Assessment Health Topics:  Food consumption and food safety Consommation et sécurité alimentaires ...

Were SARS-CoV-2 self-tests used for their intended purpose? The experience in Belgium.

self-testing their place in the test strategy was evaluated. METHODS: We assessed trends in the number of self-tests sold, the number of positive self-tests reported, the proportion sold self-tests/total tests, ...

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