Resistant bacteria are a growing problem, also in the Netherlands. Although the number of insensitive bacteria remains stable, infections with particularly resistant species are increasing. Good hygiene and responsible use of antibiotics are crucial to prevent the spread. Both in healthcare and in livestock farming, hard work is being done to reduce resistance, but continued attention is necessary.
Microplastics: The Hidden Health Risks of Bottled Water in Thailand
In Thailand, you often have to rely on disposable bottles for drinking water, as tap water is often unsafe. But what many people don’t realize is that these bottles pose a risk to your health. They often contain micro- and nanoplastics that can enter your body and have potentially harmful effects. No matter how small they are, the impact can be big.
A trip to Thailand is not possible without some preparation, especially when it comes to your health. Make sure you have received the correct vaccinations for Thailand and if you bring medicines you should know the customs rules. You can read all about it in this article on Thailandblog. If you go to Thailand, it is recommended to get vaccinated against DTP, Hepatitis A and maybe also Typhoid fever.
Tips to sleep better during your holiday in Thailand
A different climate, delicious cuisine and all kinds of new experiences: Thailand has a lot to offer! However, jet lag and a new, unfamiliar place to stay can also prevent you from sleeping well the first few nights. Sleeping in a different bed always takes some getting used to. To ensure that you are well-rested for your adventure, we give you a number of useful tips in this article.
What good intentions do readers of Thailandblog have?
It is almost the same tradition as oliebollen and fireworks, the good intentions for the new year. You resolve to do things differently or better and there is nothing wrong with that. Maintaining good intentions is a somewhat more difficult story.
Significant decrease in deaths in the Netherlands due to heart attacks thanks to medical advances
The fight against acute heart attacks is achieving impressive successes. In recent years, the number of deaths has been significantly reduced, thanks to improved medical care and faster treatments. These advances in healthcare provide hope, but also emphasize the importance of prevention and healthy living.
The Thai Ministry of Health has issued a food-borne illness warning during the summer season. The ministry advises people to choose mostly cooked foods and to wash their hands regularly to avoid diseases such as diarrhoea, food poisoning, typhoid and cholera.
Discover Thailand (21): The health care
Health care in Thailand is generally of very good quality. There are many qualified doctors, often trained abroad, and modern medical facilities available, especially in major cities such as Bangkok. Many hospitals offer, according to international standards, medical specialties such as surgery, cardiology and oncology.
On Thailandblog there has been a discussion about the squat toilet. In Thailand you see them disappearing more and more and European toilet bowls are being replaced. That is a pity, because if you compare a squat toilet with a sitting toilet, the squat toilet turns out to be 'healthier' than the sitting toilet.
To Thailand and a non-covid statement
When you travel to Thailand this year, you may be faced with a so-called non-covid statement. Thailand currently requires foreigners (who fall under the exception category) to be able to submit such a statement upon entry.
Treatment passport also useful abroad
In the Netherlands, doctor Ester Bertholet developed the treatment passport. According to Ester, many people have not thought carefully about their treatment wishes and a treatment suddenly happens to them.
Cancer most common cause of death in the Netherlands
In 2018, more than 153.000 residents of the Netherlands died. With nearly 47.000 deaths (30 percent), cancer was, as in recent years, the most common cause of death. Cardiovascular disease accounted for approximately 25 percent of deaths, and 1 percent of deaths were due to the flu. This is evident from new figures from Statistics Netherlands.
A whole network of first-line GPs in Thailand. That is the ultimate goal of the founders of 'Be Well' next to the Banyan Resort in Hua Hin. Although that result is still far behind the horizon, as initiator Haiko Emanuel noticed last Friday evening during the presentation of the GP post for the Dutch Association of Hua Hin and Cha Am.
More and more people are surviving cardiovascular disease
The chance of surviving a cardiac arrest, heart attack or stroke has risen further in recent years. People are dying at an increasingly later age from the consequences of cardiovascular disease. At the same time, the number of people with chronic cardiovascular disease is increasing. The Netherlands is expected to have around 2030 million cardiovascular patients in 1,9.
WHO: Number of people with cancer continues to rise, especially in Asia
According to a WHO forecast, more than 2018 million people will die from cancer in 9,6 and at least 18,1 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the same year.
A secret 'souvenir' from Thailand
A secret souvenir, that's how you can call it when a woman has undergone cosmetic breast surgery in Thailand. After all, friends and acquaintances do not need to know and she does not have to declare it to customs upon arrival in her home country.
Researchers: Don't treat slow-growing prostate cancer
More and more studies show that men who do not have aggressive prostate cancer should not have it treated. However, regular checks are necessary.
Cancer now number 1 cause of death in Dutch women
In 2016, 149.000 inhabitants of the Netherlands died. Most people died from cancer and cardiovascular disease, namely 30 percent (45.000) from cancer and 26 percent (39.000) from cardiovascular disease. In 2016, for the first time, more women died from cancer than from cardiovascular disease. This is evident from a new analysis by Statistics Netherlands.