… provides extensive current data facilitating population-based exposure modeling and assessment. These reference data describe inter alia food and drinking water consumption time-location and activity patterns soil and dust … in 1995 by the German Environmental Health Council (AUH) scientists reviewed more than 50 sources of literature and survey files. They identified various …

… problems, or other health-related phenomena in populations or population groups, and to look for possible causes. last update on 21.11.2016 A disease might thus be … period might be described (cohort study). In both cases, the influencing factors and if possible the exact correlations between causes and disease are investigated. … however, side effects and confounding factors cannot be controlled. It is thus much more difficult than with controlled exposure studies to decide whether a recorded …

… 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 … (Difu) has explored how municipalities can be supported in their efforts towards more environmental justice at local level. last update on 27.03.2015 Environmental … 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 …

… Szewzyk / Umweltbundesamt Mould is a fungus which develops typical mushroom threads and spores. Mould needs lots of moisture to grow. last update on 16.09.2013 Further … may be insufficient discharge of increased indoor air humidity, improper heating and airing, condensation of humidity near “cold“ walls, formed in places where … mould infestation. As a rule: cold air transported inside by ventilation can remove more humidity from a room in the winter than in the summer. The German Federal …

… 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 … 100 nanometres (1 nm = 10-9 m) or less in at least one dimension; in other words, more than 1,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair. At this scale physical …

… 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 … they drink enough liquids and eat appropriately and adapt their behaviour. However, more sensitized groups such as infants, toddlers, the elderly and the infirm may be …

… Epigenetics and Environmental Influences DNA Source: nobeastsofierce / Fotolia.com … explains the influence of environmental factors on the properties of cells and gene expression. Extensive research in this field would do a great deal to … last update on 07.11.2017 Why the Federal Environment Agency wants to know more about it Origin of epigenetics Epigenetics is a Greek term, which in literal …

… Building Products Substances in building products hazardous to environment and health Source: photo 5000 / Fotolia.com Products used in construction contain many organic and inorganic substances. If they are released into the indoor air of buildings, or … building products contain Substances of Very High Concern in concentrations of more than 0.1 per cent. In fact, this information has become an obligatory feature …

… Reducing pollution through product design Makes shopping by bike or on foot fun, and saves resources too: the multifunctional H tour trailer. Source: hinterher The … stages through to production itself, distribution, use and disposal – are becoming more and more important on the path to sustainable development. last update on … as a guide for designers and other ecodesign practitioners. Also issued as an e-book, the publication addresses ecological product design and other life cycle …

… amongst the labyrinth of choices. Ecolabels should provide guidance and orientation. The UBA is committed to promote a wider use of environmentally friendly products and their success on the market. last update on 12.06.2015 Products can cause both … the use of energy and raw materials, while countless products run on electricity. Moreover, some products are prone to chemical emissions during use and pose …

… Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve Source: Biosphärenreservat Flusslandschaft Elbe – Brandenburg; © Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 … often strongly focused on technical measures. Sustainable flood prevention focuses more on natural flood protection, addresses the causes of floods, restricts the use …