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Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 11.05.2017

German Environmental Survey, GerES

… included the population of the former GDR; between 2003 and 2006, in GerES IV, the UBA directed its analysis exclusively at children's exposure to pollution of … included the population of the former GDR; between 2003 and 2006, in GerES IV, the UBA directed its analysis exclusively at children's exposure to pollution of …

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

… and health-related environmental monitoring of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) under the direction of Dr. Marike Kolossa-Gehring. The UBA has many years of experience with the implementation of environment-related … The fieldwork and analysis modules were put out for public tender by the UBA. The field work was conducted by the Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB) (Department of …

Article from 15.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

Allergies

… key research focus area at the German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt - UBA) due to the widespread presence of allergens in the environment and their … testing. In various publications on the subject of environment and health the UBA points out the significant link between environmental influences and allergies … key research focus area at the German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt - UBA) due to the widespread presence of allergens in the environment and their …

Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

… development of MCS. On behalf of the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt; UBA) the Robert-Koch-Institute coordinated several studies about the MCS syndrome. … interventions can help with coping and can provide some relief of the strain. The UBA therefore recommends interdisciplinary evaluation of the symptoms to ensure … development of MCS. On behalf of the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt; UBA) the Robert-Koch-Institute coordinated several studies about the MCS syndrome. …

Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

Health-related exposure assessment

diagram presenting oral, dermal and inhalativ exposure to man

… of Public Health of Lower Saxony and the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) cooperated in the field of distribution-based exposure assessment from 2002 to … of Public Health of Lower Saxony and the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) cooperated in the field of distribution-based exposure assessment from 2002 to …

Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

Indoor air hygiene

livingroom with armchairs, dining table, carpet, lamps, pictures and potted plants

… air hygiene The indoor air quality influences our health. Source: Bernd Kreuscher / UBA People in developed countries spend the majority of their lives indoors, on …

Article from 27.03.2015 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas”

Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation

… Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Summary "Environmental justice in urban areas - Development of practically … and ensuring socio-spatially just access to environmental resources. In a BMUB / UBA- funded project on “Environmental justice in urban areas”, which ran from … Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Summary "Environmental justice in urban areas - Development of practically …

Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

Nanomaterial

white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

… also in the case of nanomaterials. Activities of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) The UBA initiates research projects and expert reports, for example on toxicokinetics of … Safety and Health (BAuA), the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the UBA drew up a joint research strategy entitled "Nanotechnology: Health and …

Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

Epigenetics and Environmental Influences

… Epigenetic changes may also multiply over time and, in concert, trigger diseases. UBA’s objectives Research on epigenetic mechanisms is still in its infancy. The … Epigenetic changes may also multiply over time and, in concert, trigger diseases. UBA’s objectives Research on epigenetic mechanisms is still in its infancy. The …

Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 07.01.2020

Legal provisions

… substances may be applicable for a given product. Source: Microsoft Office / UBA Associated content Links German legal texts, online (in German) Online access to …

Article from 12.06.2015 | Last changed: 12.06.2015

Products

… the labyrinth of choices. Ecolabels should provide guidance and orientation. The UBA is committed to promote a wider use of environmentally friendly products and … lifetimes, reusability, and recyclability should be applied across the board. The UBA addresses these issues in various ways using a host of instruments and methods. … the labyrinth of choices. Ecolabels should provide guidance and orientation. The UBA is committed to promote a wider use of environmentally friendly products and …

Article from 14.02.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2022

Economic issues

… dependent than the ecosystem services approach. Following the thematic approach, in UBA 2021 The value of the German marine environment , the value difference between a … treatment methods to remove nitrate from raw water. This is one result of the UBA research project " Quantification of agriculturally induced costs to secure … dependent than the ecosystem services approach. Following the thematic approach, in UBA 2021 The value of the German marine environment , the value difference between a …