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An omission in guidelines: cardiovascular disease prevention should also focus on dietary policies for healthcare facilities

de Frel, D.L. (author), Assendelft, W.J.J. (author), Hondmann, S. (author), Janssen, V.R. (author), Molema, J.J.W. (author), Trines, S.A. (author), de Vries, I.A.C. (author), Schalij, M.J. (author), Atsma, D.E. (author)

Suboptimal diet is a major modifiable risk factor in cardiovascular disease. Governments, individuals, educational institutes, healthcare facilities and the industry all share the responsibility to improve dietary habits. Healthcare facilities in particular present a unique opportunity to convey the importance of healthy nutrition to patients,...

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A bottom-up dynamic building stock model for residential energy transition: A case study for the Netherlands

Yang, X. (author), Hu, M. (author), Tukker, A. (author), Zhang, C. (author), Huo, T. (author), Steubing, B. (author)

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Monitoring and enforcement as a second-order guidance problem

Sileno, G. (author), Boer, A. (author), van Engers, T.M. (author)

This paper aims to set up a conceptual framework for studying the second-order guidance problem—that is, designing coordination mechanisms for autonomous actors by means of adequate monitoring and enforcement measures—in a way which is sensible for designers and users of data-sharing infrastructures such as digital market-places. The paper...

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Towards accepted procedures for calculating international consumption-based carbon accounts

Tukker, A. (author), Wood, R. (author), Schmidt, S. (author)

article 2020

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Towards Data-Driven Policymaking for the Urban Heat Transition in The Netherlands Barriers to the Collection and Use of Data

Diran, D.D.D. (author), van Veenstra, A.F.E. (author)

conference paper 2020

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Recent Progress in Assessment of Resource Efficiency and Environmental Impacts Embodied in Trade An Introduction to this Special Issue

Tukker, A. (author), Giljum, S. (author), Wood, R. (author)

article 2018

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Data-driven policy making: The policy lab approach

van Veenstra, A.F.E. (author), Kotterink, B. (author)

conference paper 2017

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Research for Policy (R4P): Development of a reflection tool for researchers to improve knowledge utilization

Hegger, I. (author), Marks, L.K. (author), Janssen, S.W.J. (author), Schuit, A.J. (author), Keijsers, J.F.M. (author), van Oers, H.A.M. (author)

Background: To improve knowledge utilization in policymaking, alignment between researchers and policymakers during knowledge production is essential, but difficult to maintain. In three previously reported case studies, we extensively evaluated complex research projects commissioned by policymakers to investigate how alignment is achieved in a...

article 2016

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EURRECA Development of tools to improve the alignment of micronutrient recommendations

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Matthys, C. (author), Bucchini, L. (author), Busstra, M.C. (author), Cavelaars, A.E.J.M. (author), Eleftheriou, P. (author), Garc?a-Alvarez, A. (author), Fairweather-Tait, S. (author), Gurinovi?, M. (author), van Ommen, B. (author), Contor, L. (author)

Approaches through which reference values for micronutrients are derived, as well as the reference values themselves, vary considerably across countries. Harmonisation is needed to improve nutrition policy and public health strategies. The EURRECA (EURopean micronutrient RECommendations Aligned, http://www.eurreca.org) Network of Excellence is...

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Complex bounded rationality in dyke construction. Path-dependency, lock-in in the emergence of the geometry of the Zeeland delta

Gerrits, L. (author), Marks, P. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond (author)

In this article the theoretical concepts of path-dependency and lock-in are applied to the geometry of the Zeeland delta in the Netherlands. They are used to show that even very small and unpredictable events can cause systems to remain on a path that is practically impossible to leave because the costs of leaving are too high. As a result,...

article 2008

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Challenges of linking scientific knowledge to river basin management policy: AquaTerra as a case study

Slob, A. (author), Rijnveld, M. (author)

The EU Project AquaTerra generates knowledge about the river-soil-sediment-groundwater system and delivers scientific information of value for river basin management. In this article, the use and ignorance of scientific knowledge in decision making is explored by a theoretical review. We elaborate on the 'two-communities theory', which explains...

article 2007

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The dynamics of sedimentary systems and the whimsicality of policy processes

Slob, A. (author), Gerrits, L. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond (author)

Background, Aims, and Scope. Sediment management in coastal zones is taking place in high complex environments. Present management options do not have a sophisticated way of dealing with the actual complexity of the physical and the social systems and with the unpredictability that is inherent with these systems. Therefore, a new approach in...

article 2007

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Considerations in defining evidence for public health The European advisory committee on health research world health organization regional office for Europe

TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author), Banta, H.D. (author)

[No abstract available]

article 2003

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Rationalising chances of success in intersectoral health policy making

van Herten, L.M. (author), Reijneveld, S.A. (author), Gunning-Schepers, L.J. (author)

Objective - It is generally accepted that a wide range of factors determine the health of a population, many of which are beyond the remit of the Ministry of Health. The aim of intersectoral health policy is to influence these factors. Success depends on a multi-stage process. This paper aims to provide support for the first stage of this...

article 2001

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Probabilistic exposure assessment is essential for assessing risks: Summary of discussions

van Drooge, H.L. (author), van Haelst, A.G. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)

Chemicals/CAS: Pesticides

article 2001

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Considerations regarding the collection of pesticide use information for regulatory purposes

Marquart, J. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)

Proper use information is necessary to do exposure modelling in the scope of regulatory risk assessments. The legal regime under which the regulatory risk assessment is done influences the need for use information. Different legal regimes lead to more or less possibilities for authorities to define the exposure scenario to be assessed and the...

article 2001

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Targets as a tool in health policy: Part I: Lessons learned

van Herten, L.M. (author), Gunning-Schepers, L.J. (author)

This article reviews the start of the use of targets as a tool in health policy, summarises the fruitful uses and frequently-heard objections, and proposes some conditions for successful health target setting. Targets as tool in health policy are based on the 'management by objectives' approach (1954). The use in health policy was possible due...

article 2000

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Targets as a tool in health policy: Part II: Guidelines for application

van Herten, L.M. (author), Gunning-Shepers, L.J. (author)

The use of health targets as a tool in health policy is receiving more attention. Beyond political will and daring, there awaits the challenge of the fruitful use of health targets. This means an adequate response to the complexity of population health in a target structure that is transparent, controllable, and adaptable in changing...

article 2000

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Identification and priority setting for health technology assessment in The Netherlands: Actors and activities

Oortwijn, W. (author), Banta, D. (author), Vondeling, H. (author), Bouter, L. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)

This article describes the actual situation at the beginning of 1999 with regard to identification and priority setting for health technology assessment (HTA) on a national level in the Netherlands. For this purpose the literature on HTA published in 1980-1998, mainly national, was thoroughly reviewed. Many policy documents and other reports...

article 1999

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Policy relevance of the health expectancy indicator; an inventory in European Union countries

van de Water, H.P.A. (author), Perenboom, R.J.M. (author), Boshuizen, H.C. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)

Due to epidemiological transitions in population health both an increase in life expectancy and in chronic morbidity and disability have been observed in many countries. Consequently the tension between 'living longer' on the one hand and the 'quality of life' on the other has become a central health policy problem. The introduction of the...

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