… the comparison of the exposure of individuals or population groups with the background exposure. Since environmental conditions are changing reference values are … in the relevant matrix of the reference population. To derive it, it is rounded off within the 95 % confidence interval. In addition, when the data base is … confirm the initial result a search for potential sources of exposure should be undertaken. Exposure to such sources should be minimized or eliminated where …

… as well as the requirements of HBM. This requirements include aside from sound chemical-analysis also a careful collection of the human samples and a thorough … An overview in table form about the reference values and the HBM values can be found on this page, right side under links. The HBM Commission takes also a stand on HBM issues currently discussed …

… of the Indoor Air Hygiene Commission (IRK) Birmili, W., Daniels, A., Scutaru, A.M. und Kuebart, F., Bundesgesundheitsbl 67 (2024), p. 1–4 English text at springer.com The air we all breathe: on …

… in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia in the programme. WHO CC’s cooperation with WHO EURO in Copenhagen is organised through the WHO European … of all 53 WHO European Member States, in particular to provide advice and undertake studies, to review and assess periodically the latest research findings, … at its English-language website. In 2006 the Federal Environment Agency ( Umweltbundesamt - UBA) looked back on 20 years of successful co-operation with the WHO. In …

… and PCP in urine, in addition 1-Hydroxypyren in urine. In both surveys PCP, lindane und permethrin were analysed in house dust. Trend data for the concentrations of … and PCP in urine, in addition 1-Hydroxypyren in urine. In both surveys PCP, lindane und permethrin were analysed in house dust. Trend data for the concentrations of …

… Indoor air: (passive sampler) formaldehyde (subsample, N=358) volatile organic compounds, VOC (subsample, N=479) Community Water works sample barium, lead, boron, … Reports Volume I Krause, C., M. Chutsch, M. Henke, M. Huber, C. Kliem, C. Schulz und E. Schwarz: Monitoring (Environmental Survey, Vol. I: Study Design and Human Biomonitoring Volume II Schulz, C., M. Chutsch, R. Kirschner, W. Kirschner und M. Kunert: Environmental Survey, Vol. II: Interest in and Knowledge about the …

… of GerES IIa, N=318 adults) Personal Air Passive sampler volatile organic compounds (VOC) (subsample of GerES IIa, N=502) Domestic Environment Tap water: ("first … K. Becker, W. Bernigau, K. Hoffmann, P. Nöllke, C. Schulz, R. Schwabe, M. Seiwert und W. Thefeld: Environmental Survey 1990/92, Vol. Ia: Study Design and Human … Krause, C., C. Schulz, K. Becker, W. Bernigau, K. Hoffmann, P. Nöllke, R. Schwabe und M. Seiwert: Environmental Survey 1990/92, Vol. Ib: Human Biomonitoring: Trace …

… the enviromental impact on the population. Source: Siegfried Abelmann / Umweltbundesamt last update on 19.03.2018 Programme Population Sample Cross sectional … arsenic of the general population has reached a low level but should still be kept under surveillance. The findings of GerES are valuable for the evaluation of smaller … Commission (HBC) of the Federal Environment Agency. Organochlorine compounds in blood Organochlorine compounds are lipophilic and accumulate in the body. …

… harmful substances come from, By which pathways they enter the human body, And under what circumstances individual environmental influences can affect human … Mould in the home increases the risk of allergies. Source: Regine Szewzyk / Umweltbundesamt Some toys conceal harmful plasticisers. Source: olesiabilkei / Fotolia.com … harmful substances come from, By which pathways they enter the human body, And under what circumstances individual environmental influences can affect human …