… Reference and HBM Values Urine and blood specimen ready for laboratory examination Source: angellodeco / … methoxy acetic acid, DINCH and DPHP (publication is under way) in urine or blood. … Reference and HBM Values …

… Human biomonitoring (HBM) is an important tool in environmental medicine to assess and evaluate the level of internal exposure of the general population, population groups and individuals to environmental toxins. last update on 15.09.2023 Principle … content Links Workshop: Bisphenol A Human biomonitoring assessment values Lectures Biomonitoring Equivalents and Interpretation: Current Activities Lesa L. …

… Indoor Air Hygiene Commission The IRK developes recommendations on various issues and problems concerning indoor air hygiene Source: auris / Fotolia.com UBA`s Indoor Air Hygiene Commission (IRK) develops recommendations and statements on various issues and problems with biological and chemical substances in the air indoors. last update …

… WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management WHO CC Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control Source: Catrin Zigelski / UBA The WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control (WHO CC) provides the WHO Regional Office for Europe with scientific advice and support in the field of health impact assessment of ambient and indoor air …

… Percent) representative of the German population with regard to community size, age and gender. Samples and parameters Human biomonitoring Whole blood cadmium, copper, lead, mercury … magnesium, phosphorus, strontium, zinc Domestic environment Tap water ("first draw" and "flush" sample) barium, boron, cadmium, calcium, copper, iron, lead, magnesium, …

… German Environmental Survey 1990-1992, GerES II Children and adults were involved in the German environmental Survey 1990 to 1992. Source: … 19.03.2018 Programme GerES IIa (West-Germany) 1990/91 2524 adults aged between 25 and 69 years collected from 100 sampling locations (response rate: 63.1 %) and 453 children 6 to 14 years of age. GerES IIb (East-Germany) 1991/92 1763 adults …

… percent) representative of the German population with regard to community size, age and gender. Metals in blood and urine Exposure to heavy metals and arsenic of the general population has reached a low level but should still be …

… Project DEMOCOPHES For the study, mothers and children were examined who were at the same residence for five years. Source: … a human biomonitoring study in 17 European countries by means of common guidelines and using same methods. These guidelines were drawn up in the context of the COPHES project, of which DEMOCOPHES is an integral part. It has now been completed and the first European results delivered. last update on 20.08.2019 DEMOCOPHES In …

… justice in urban areas” Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation Source: Tempelhof Projekt GmbH www.thf-berlin.de The health burden … These areas are exposed to multiple burdens including noise, air pollution and social problems. They also often have fewer green areas. In a research project … on “Environmental justice in urban areas – Development of practicable strategies and measures to reduce socially unequal distribution of environmental burdens”, the …

… Nanomaterial Nanoparticles can spread in the air across borders and also adhere to aerosols. Source: picsfive / Fotolia.com last update on … 07.11.2017 Little is known about the risks Nanotechnology deals with the production and application of processes and nanomaterials composed of structurally definable particles on a scale of 100 …

… Climate change and health That's good against heat: a cooling water bag Source: … impact on health. They are especially hazardous to the health of infants, toddlers and the elderly in need of care. It is assumed that storms, hurricane and floods … Diseases Heat Action Plans to protect human health Publications UMID 03/2009: Climate Change and Health Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate …