De Gezondheids- en Voedingsraad in oorlogstijd

The Health Council and Nutrition Council in wartime The Health Council, founded in 1902. is an independent body which advises the government on the state of scientific knowledge in health matters and related environmental problems. In the 1930s the Health Council experienced major retrenchments. In 1940, when the Germans invaded The Netherlands, only chairman Dr. L.C. Kersbergen and five Council officials remained in service. For this reason the Council was not able to involve itself much in health matters, while the new political situation meant that it was difficult to advise the authorities... Mehr ...