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  • Article from 21.01.2021 | Last changed: 22.01.2021

    Precautionary principle

    … Precautionary principle last update on 21.01.2021 Once damage to the environment has already occurred, the only option is to put it right by … of the German Environment Agency, inasmuch as we see ourselves as an early warning system for the early detection and assessment of possible future risks to people and … it. The spectrum of possible responses ranges from measures aimed at obtaining information to those which prohibit a particular activity or, for example, ban …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1990-1992, GerES II

    Girl and boy, their parents and grandparents are sitting on a lawn in a park.

    German Environmental Survey 1990-1992, GerES II Children and adults were involved in the German environmental Survey 1990 to 1992. Source: Monkey Business / Fotolia.com last update …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    The Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

    skyscrapers with glass fronts and urban canyons

    … Results have been published in an extensive report.  Offices with air conditioning systems were not more contaminated with pollutants than those without; in fact, they … Results have been published in an extensive report.  Offices with air conditioning systems were not more contaminated with pollutants than those without; in fact, they …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III

    Pedestrians on a pavement

    German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III Environmental surveys determine the … of 1-Hydroxypyrene in urine (GM)). The occurrence of a decentral heating system in the houses is related to a higher concentration of 1-Hydroxypyrene in …

  • 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 … Special topic: Climate Change and Health Environment and Health - Educational and Information materials Integrated Strategy for the Reduction of Nitrogen Emissions …

  • 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

    … or air). An interview with the mothers, relating, among other things, to the living environment, diet and eyposure-related behaviours, helps to explain the exposure … a study centre. The precise timetable for the study in Germany is described on the information page for participating families. Organisation In each of the 17 … In Germany this was specialist department II.1.2 for toxicology and health-related environmental monitoring of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) under the direction …

  • 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.

    … undesired and sometimes violent defensive reactions of the human (or animal) immune system to substances in the environment (allergens). last update on 15.09.2013 Federal Environment Agency … out the significant link between environmental influences and allergies and offers information on prevention. A brochure titled Children! The link between the …

  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    … symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract and further malfunctions of various organ systems. last update on 14.12.2016 Persons affected by MCS attribute these symptoms to exposure to different kinds of chemicals and environmental noxae, whereby even very low concentrations, which do not cause health … affected persons. Depending on the personal situation, concerned persons may obtain information and assistance in environmental-medical outpatient clinics and …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    … intheskies / Fotolia.com Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a tool of health-related environmental monitoring with which populations are examined for their exposure to pollutants from the environment. The results are also intended to provide information as to whether (further) pollutant reduction measures are needed and on …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 20.08.2019

    Environmental medicine

    A blood sample is taken from someones arm.

    Environmental medicine Environmental impacts affect our health. Source: Thomas … and environment protection. Related contents Zeitschrift „UMID: Umwelt und Mensch – Informationsdienst“ Prüflabor Gesundheitsschädlinge Ausschuss für …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … of individual VOCs are very low and represent no risk to health. In the German Environmental Study, the Federal Environment Agency has drawn up a representative … battery for the effect determination of chemicals in soils: Suitability of test systems with mycorrhizal fungi for the risk assessment Correctly assessing the …

  • 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

    … last update on 06.11.2014 The German Exposure Factors Database – RefXP The Federal Environment Agency provides extensive current data facilitating population-based … and assessed available data on various factors influencing human exposure to environmental and other stressors, with the aim of consistently compiling data … German-language three-part report with English language summary provides extensive information on the scientific approaches used in Xprob : the development of the …