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I'm glad to hear that the information I provided was on target.

I'm afraid I'm quite limited in terms of adding more information (as are the other researchers, I suspect) as almost all the relevant information is in Dutch, and doesn't often auto-translate very well.

However, I did manage to extract some more tidbits from the translation of the same report I linked to earlier:

Income:

24.3% of residents experience economic hardship, and 15% report "great difficulty" in making ends meet.

The percentage of residents in the high income category has decreased from 15.4% in 1998, to 12.6% in 2002.

Rotterdam has a higher proportion of unemployment and welfare recipients than any other major city in Holland.

There is also a high percentage of homeless in the city, with attendant health risks: infectious disease, poor nutrition, skin problems, dental problems, respiratory problems, musculoskeletal problems, gastrointestinal disorders, mental disorders and post traumatic disorders.

Population:

Health officials predict an increasing proportion of non-native population in Rotterdam, climbing to almost 50% by 2020.


I did find one other source of information, again using Google Translate to extract relevant statistics:

http://www.rivm.nl/bibliotheek/rapporten/441100019.html
HIV-surveys bij hoog-risicogroepen in Rotterdam 2002-2003
[ HIV-surveys among high risk populations in Rotterdam 2002-2003 ]

From an HIV survey in Rotterdam, 7% of prostitutes have HIV; 10% of injecting drug users.

High risk sexual behavior is higher in migrant populations than in natives.



Hope that does the trick. Let me know if there is anything more I can do for you on this.


David]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:27:36 +0000 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24767 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24767 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:11:42 +0000 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24766 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24766
Let me know if this works for you.

By passing this Dutch-language Health Authority report on health issues in Rotterdam:

http://www.ggd.rotterdam.nl/Rotterdam/Openbaar/Diensten/GGD/Pdf/SBB/Kadernota%20Gezond%20in%20de%20Stad.pdf
Gezond in de Stad (Health in the City)


through Google Translate, I was able to glean the following:


Rotterdam as a larger proportion of low-income people than does the Netherlands as a whole, and with that, comes a significantly higher degree of certain health problems than does the Netherlands as a whole. In addition, there is also a more transient population in Rotterdam, contributing to some unhealthy habits and outcomes.


Specifically:

Mental Health: Depression Rotterdam: 9% NL: 6%
Mental Health: Episodes of Loneliness: 52% vs 25%


Lifestyle in Rotterdam:

One in 5 toddlers is overweight
Drug use and problem youth behavior is relatively high
33% of adults are moderately overweight; 14% are obese

42% of adults meet standard for healthy exercise, compared to 50% nationwide

Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the city, and the incidence of unwanted pregnancy is considered high.

Environmental:

Exposure to particulate matter causes excess deaths in Rotterdam, particularly among the elderly and those already weakened by disease.


There is more information in the report, but I couldn't extract all of it due to the limits of the translation. Still, it seems a good overview.

Let me know if that is sufficient to answer your question.

David]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:43:06 +0000 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24765 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24765
the idea of this that we would like to uncover the prevailing health issues facing the people around and in rotterdam - for example if they are more prone to being overweight (which i believe is true) - we would also like to know what the general public considers important health issues - ie swine flu breakout or wtvr - please post stats and sources.

Sorry for any confusion - thanks!]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:59:04 +0000 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24715 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24715
Noise Monitoring in the Greater Rotterdam Area
http://www.scribd.com/doc/14046019/Noise-Monitoring-in-the-Greater-Rotterdam-Area]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:54:17 +0000 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24714 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24714
Please take a look at the following document.

Noise and health in the Greater Rotterdam Area.
http://www.websciences.org/cftemplate/NAPS/archives/indiv.cfm?ID=20081790

See full text here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/14045632/noise-and-health-in-the-greater-Rotterdam-Area

Does this help at all?

Bobbie7]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:51:54 +0000 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24713 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24713 http://www.ggd.rotterdam.nl/smartsite750141.dws?Menu=750066&MainMenu=750066

Rotterdam Port Medical Authority
http://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/shipping/port_health/index.jsp

Perhaps another researcher may be more successful.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:33:07 +0000 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24712 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447#24712 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:53:48 +0000 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447 http://uclue.com/?xq=3447