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  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 11.05.2017

    German Environmental Survey, GerES

    Collage

    … German Environmental Survey, GerES The environmental survey investigates the exposure of the population to … dust of some households. Source: marcfotodesign / Fotolia.com Next Previous Related contents Indikator: Heiße Tage Indikator: Belastung der Bevölkerung durch Feinstaub …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Project DEMOCOPHES

    Mutter und Kind beim Memory-Spielen, die Mutter deckt ein Kärtchen mit einer Schlange auf, der Junge schaut neugierig unter die Karte, bevor sie ganz aufgedeckt ist

    … Project DEMOCOPHES For the study, mothers and children were examined who were at the same residence for … reducing exposure were given and a consultation appointment offered. The pollutant content of the samples taken from all mothers and children was anonymised and then … in Europe Animation: Human biomonitoring (in German) COPHES newsletter Related contents Schmerzgel – Fragen und Antworten Mitglieder und Gäste der HBM-Kommission …

  • Article from 15.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Allergies

    A girl blows her nose. In the background is a flower meadow with daisies an dandelion.

    … can lead to respiratory or skin diseases Source: godfer / Fotolia.com Allergies are the undesired and sometimes violent defensive reactions of the human (or animal) … is a contribution to the Action Programme Environment and Health (APUG). Associated content Publications Children! Related contents Indikator: Heiße Tage Zeitschrift „UMID: Umwelt und Mensch – …

  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    … by general symptoms such as fatigue, exhaustion, respiratory problems, symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract and further malfunctions of various organ systems. last … of multiple chemical sensitivity. Toxicology letters, 128(1), 85-97. Related contents Forschungs- und Entwicklungsvorhaben zu Nanomaterialien Fachbereich IV …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    … makes it possible to determine levels of contamination in individuals. Source: intheskies / Fotolia.com Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a tool of health-related … approaches. Associated content Links HBM4EU Homepage Human-Biomonitoring Conference 2020 2. Conference Human-Biomonitoring April 2016 HBM4EU Introductoy … – Screening of target and non-target contaminants in human blood and urine Related contents Kommission Human-Biomonitoring Human-Biomonitoring in Europa …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 20.08.2019

    Environmental medicine

    A blood sample is taken from someones arm.

    … Environmental impacts affect our health. Source: Thomas Brugger / Fotolia.com The environmental medicine discipline aims to prevent the occurrence of … medicine thus contributes to preventive health and environment protection. Related contents Zeitschrift „UMID: Umwelt und Mensch – Informationsdienst“ Prüflabor …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … be reduced? last update on 19.03.2018 What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)? The abbreviation VOC stands for the group of volatile organic compounds. VOCs … products, for example, between oxygen, ozone or water and natural substances of content, such as those to be found in wood and vegetable oils. What health impacts … the level of VOC concentration by means of ventilation of interior spaces. Related contents Lösemittelarme Lacke Wasch- und Reinigungsmittel Weichmacher …

  • Article from 06.11.2014 | Last changed: 17.12.2014

    Data for health-related exposure assessment

    pie-chart and map graphic with styluses on top

    … Data for health-related exposure assessment Exposure assessment calculates the health impact of harmful substances. Source: K.-T. Trampe-Hauff / … out probabilistic modeling with RefXP data using the software @Risk©. Associated content Links Final report of the Xprob projekt (in German) English summary of the … exposure factor distributions Example files for exposure modeling in @Risk Related contents Indikator: Belastung der Bevölkerung durch Feinstaub (PM10) Indikator: …

  • 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: Franz_Pfluegl / Fotolia.com last update on 11.05.2017 … that come into contact with humans and pose a risk for human health. Related contents Schmerzgel – Fragen und Antworten Effects chain – Example from the ‘human …

  • Article from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Substances in building products

    A construction worker lags a slab.

    … in building products Some substances in building materials may be harmful to the environment and health. Source: Udo Kroener / Fotolia.com Building products … of laws governing laws of the Member States relating to building products and confers responsibility for drawing up product-specific standards to European … or teratogenic.  There are many products on the market with the Blue Angel. Related contents Indikator: Heiße Tage Zeitschrift „UMID: Umwelt und Mensch – …

  • Article from 08.02.2011 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Ventilation to combat "stale" air

    … Ventilation to combat "stale" air last update on 08.02.2011 The Energy Saving Ordinance The German Energy Saving Ordinance ( EnEV )  has been in … posed between saving energy and preserving good indoor air quality. Associated content Publications Guidelines for Indoor Air Hygiene in School Buildings Related contents Formaldehyd Ausschuss für Innenraumrichtwerte Harmonisierung der …

  • 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 … sequence of cause and effect) are often applied to describe causality. Related contents Indikator: Belastung der Bevölkerung durch Feinstaub (PM10) Indikator: …