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  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    The Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

    skyscrapers with glass fronts and urban canyons

    … The Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) Non-specific afflictions experienced by people who … investigate the phenomenon of SBS and its causes. The most well-known of these in Germany is the ProKlimA-Study in which the University of Jena and research partners … of indoor air, for example with volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in German ( VOC and SVOC), infestation with microorganisms and other factors were …

  • 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 … 69 years 120 sampling locations (response rate: 54.5 percent) representative of the German population with regard to community size, age and gender. Metals in blood and … lambda-cyhalothrin, which were detected in less than 3 percent of the samples. … German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 11.05.2017

    German Environmental Survey, GerES

    Collage

    … German Environmental Survey, GerES The environmental survey investigates the … exposed every day to potentially harmful influences from the environment. In the German Environmental Survey, the Federal Environment Agency is investigating the … of the nationwide health monitoring programme of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). … German Environmental Survey, GerES …

  • 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

    … was carried out only in selected regions of the 17 participating countries. In Germany these were Bochum and the Hochsauerland district. DEMOCOPHES was co-financed … was carried out in the following countries: Belgium Denmark United Kingdom (incl. Northern Ireland) Ireland Luxembourg Poland Portugal Romania Switzerland … Animation zum Human-Biomonitoring der Kinderumwelt gemeinnützige GmbH” (in German). Data analysis and interpretation In addition to the task of testing common …

  • 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.

    … problem facing people who have allergic reactions to substances that are often present in the environment. Contact with allergens like pollen or household dust … substances and allergens concerned. Allergies are a key research focus area at the German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt - UBA) due to the widespread … problem facing people who have allergic reactions to substances that are often present in the environment. Contact with allergens like pollen or household dust …

  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    … and if so, which mechanisms contribute to the development of MCS. On behalf of the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt; UBA) the Robert-Koch-Institute … Mühlinghaus, T., Birkner, N., Dietel, A., Eikmann, T., ... & Gil, F. P. (2008). The German multicentre study on multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). International … and if so, which mechanisms contribute to the development of MCS. On behalf of the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt; UBA) the Robert-Koch-Institute …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    … Human biomonitoring Human biomonitoring makes it possible to determine levels of contamination in individuals. Source: intheskies / Fotolia.com Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a tool of health-related environmental monitoring with … and Health Homepage European Human Biomonitoring Homepage (COPHES) BMUV and German Chemical Industry Association set new targets ... Publications Human …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … VOCs have? Normally the concentration levels 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 overview of those VOCs which occur in homes in Germany. Concentrations which might possibly cause adverse health effects can arise …

  • 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

    … Source: K.-T. Trampe-Hauff / Umweltbundesamt last update on 06.11.2014 The German Exposure Factors Database – RefXP The Federal Environment Agency provides … the software @Risk©. Associated content Links Final report of the Xprob projekt (in German) English summary of the Xprob project report German Exposure Factors Database …

  • 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 In Germany the reproductive health of men is at risk. Recent representative studies … of sperms their peers did thirty years ago. It is likely that half of young male Germans have such a low sperm quality that their ability to reproduce successfully …

  • Article from 08.02.2011 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Ventilation to combat "stale" air

    … to combat "stale" air last update on 08.02.2011 The Energy Saving Ordinance The German Energy Saving Ordinance ( EnEV )  has been in force since 2002, and it … buildings ( Energiesparen in Gebäuden und gute Raumluftqualität sind möglich ) the German Federal Environment Agency ( Umweltbundesamt ) offers hints for a practical … values for 5 substances from building products Tags indoor air ventilation … The German Energy Saving Ordinance ( EnEV )  has been in force since 2002, and it …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Health-related exposure assessment

    diagram presenting oral, dermal and inhalativ exposure to man

    … factors". Particularly unfavourable exposure factors are used for "conservative" (in terms of avoidance of health risks) exposure estimations. In this case a value … (lögd), the Governmental Institute of Public Health of Lower Saxony and the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) cooperated in the field of … factors". Particularly unfavourable exposure factors are used for "conservative" (in terms of avoidance of health risks) exposure estimations. In this case a value …