… variety of environmental influences. Whereas a pristine environment has a positive effect on human health, adverse environmental conditions or an environment perceived … variety of environmental influences. Whereas a pristine environment has a positive effect on human health, adverse environmental conditions or an environment perceived …

… in articles of daily use, and can constantly reach our nose and skin. What health effects can VOCs have? How can unwanted exposure be reduced? last update on … VOCs are very low and represent no risk to health. In the German Environmental Study, the Federal Environment Agency has drawn up a representative overview of …

… Factors Database – RefXP , recommendations on exposure factors, and several case studies on probabilistic exposure modeling. The appendix of this report additionally … Factors Database – RefXP , recommendations on exposure factors, and several case studies on probabilistic exposure modeling. The appendix of this report additionally …

… In Germany the reproductive health of men is at risk. Recent representative studies performed in Hamburg and Leipzig clearly show that the male sperm quality is … that hormonally active chemicals may be one cause for these adverse health effects is broadly discussed among scientists. It is difficult to prove a causal …

… board is one of several significant sources of indoor contamination. Various studies have investigated which hazardous substances in building products are … absorbed by humans, in low concentrations but over longer periods of time.  Adverse effects can therefore not categorically be ruled out. Test criteria used as a basis …

… Epidemiology Epidemiological studies are carried out on populations in real-life situations. Source: … might thus be described at a particular time in different places (cross-sectional study); alternatively, the development of such a disease in a population group … period, sequential exposure values (e.g. mean daily particulate concentrations) and effects (e.g. daily fatalities, which are registered continuously and thus being …

… or pollutants in air and water. These stressors may cause acute or chronic health effects. last update on 19.03.2018 Human exposure Exposure is defined as contact of … or pollutants in air and water. These stressors may cause acute or chronic health effects. … Exposure is defined as contact of an organism with chemical, biological …

… interlinked in terms of content. These included the performance of municipal case studies (Bremerhaven, Bottrop, Leipzig, the Berlin district Tempelhof-Schöneberg, … approach were tested and validated. Selected results Integrated governance: The study shows that coordinated action by all relevant departments and stakeholders is … interlinked in terms of content. These included the performance of municipal case studies (Bremerhaven, Bottrop, Leipzig, the Berlin district Tempelhof-Schöneberg, …

… people who are sensitized for the illness or in highly sensitised individuals. An effective precautionary measure to prevent mould growth is proper ventilation and … people who are sensitized for the illness or in highly sensitised individuals. An effective precautionary measure to prevent mould growth is proper ventilation and …

… data for further environmental testing and assessment strategies 2019 Analysis of studies and research projects regarding the detection of nanomaterials in different …

… in need of care. It is assumed that storms, hurricane and floods will also have an effect on health, either directly or as a result of stress. Impaired drinking water … will become a greater concern in our ageing society.  Direct and indirect health effects of climate change Climate change can lead to an increase of extreme weather …