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  • Article from 06.11.2014 | Last changed: 17.12.2014

    Data for health-related exposure assessment

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    … inter alia food and drinking water consumption time-location and activity patterns soil and dust ingestion residential characteristics anthropometrics of the general … a robust climate risk and vulnerability assessment for EU taxonomy reporting? PROSOIL – Protection of soil organisms: Development of toxicity criteria for soil organisms in the framework …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

    A baby sits among cuddly toys with a ball in its hand.

    Endocrine disruptors Endocrine disruptors are substances that interfere with the hormonal system. Source: … Toxicological basic data for the derivation of EU-LCI values for 5 substances from building products Focus on the future: 3D printing Evaluation of Information Systems …

  • Article from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Substances in building products

    A construction worker lags a slab.

    Substances in building products Some substances in building materials may be harmful … and cement) contain a great many substances that are released into indoor air, soil, or groundwater. They include organic or inorganic substances which may harm …

  • Article from 08.02.2011 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Ventilation to combat "stale" air

    … to significantly reduce the primary energy demand for heating in newly constructed buildings and extensively renovated older buildings. This goal is to be achieved … as well as improved insulation of the building shell. The exchange of air between indoors and outdoors when windows are closed in buildings which do not comply with the …

  • Article from 21.11.2016 | Last changed: 24.11.2016

    Epidemiology

    stylised groups of people, one is highlighted in colour

    … out on populations in real-life situations. Source: 4designersart / Fotolia.com The function of epidemiology is to investigate the frequency of occurrence of diseases, … humans or from selected volunteers to the total population or to particular groups do not arise, nor do those of transferability of effects of higher concentrations to … for the Reduction of Nitrogen Emissions Tags disease epidemiology population … The function of epidemiology is to investigate the frequency of occurrence of diseases, …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Health-related exposure assessment

    diagram presenting oral, dermal and inhalativ exposure to man

    … to lead, for example, lead concentrations in different environmental media (soil, water, air) and foods have to be known. The degree of exposure is also … Particularly unfavourable exposure factors are used for "conservative" (in terms of avoidance of health risks) exposure estimations. In this case a value leading to a …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Indoor air hygiene

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    Indoor air hygiene The indoor air quality influences our health. Source: Bernd … cooking, heating or renovating. Various types of substances gassing off from building products, furnishings and consumer products also contribute to the … Critical Limits for Acidification and Nutrient Nitrogen Creation of a harmonized land cover map as an example for the entire region of the Geneva Air Pollution …

  • Article from 27.03.2015 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas”

    Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation

    … supported by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building  and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). … is provided for orientation. Formulation of objectives and measures: It is essential to determine the area-related need for action. Links, e.g. for inclusion …

  • Article from 16.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Mould

    mould

    … last update on 16.09.2013 Further information: The causes of higher dampness inside buildings might include: direct inflow of wetness from leaky roofs, cracks in walls, … is proper ventilation and heating that regularly transports dampness outdoors, in buildings which must be structurally sound per se and not allow any direct means for …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 11.01.2019

    Climate change and health

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … vary greatly depending on the individual. In any event great care must be taken to avoid dehydration of the body. Associated content Links German Weather Service: … vary greatly depending on the individual. In any event great care must be taken to avoid dehydration of the body. … Climate change and health …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Epigenetics and Environmental Influences

    DNA stylised

    … the properties of cells and gene expression. Extensive research in this field would do a great deal to protect public health, both now and in future generations. last … influences which have an impact on epigenetic mechanisms. Benzene or endocrine disruptors such as Bisphenol A, can alter the epigenetic pattern. These … the properties of cells and gene expression. Extensive research in this field would do a great deal to protect public health, both now and in future generations. … …

  • Article from 24.01.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Building Products

    different building products

    Building Products Substances in building products hazardous to environment and … substances. If they are released into the indoor air of buildings, or into the soil and groundwater, they can pose a risk to the environment and human health. … Evaluation of Building Products Publications Building Products: Determining and avoiding pollutants and odours Gesund und umweltfreundlich renovieren Contaminant …