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Dutch news, in your languageThursday, 24 September 2026No. 16,786

Health

General Practitioner Sees Younger Patients and Sues the State

Omroep Brabant23 September · 13:1021 hours ago

Dutch general practitioners Stefan van Rooijen and Alja Sluiter are suing the government for failing to protect children's health amid a vape epidemic and unhealthy food options. They have invited Health Minister Sophie Hermans to discuss a ten-point plan, including cooking lessons in schools and stricter vape regulations, which has garnered over 1,000 signatures. The doctors argue that current measures are insufficient compared to the billions spent on healthcare and call for a comprehensive generational plan to address rising obesity and diabetes among youth.

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