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  • Article from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 15.09.2023

    Reference and HBM Values

    Urine and blood specimen in tubes on a questionaire for laboratory analysis

    … reference values are strictly statistically derived values, which per se are of no health relevance. Human biomonitoring (HBM) values, in contrast, are derived on the … to the knowledge and judgement of the HBM Commission – there is no risk for adverse health effects and, consequently, no need for action. At a concentration level …

  • Article from 26.07.2022 | Last changed: 26.07.2022

    German Environmental Survey 2003-2006 for Children, GerES IV

    6 Children

    … GerES on children because they must be considered as a risk group for adverse health effects caused by environmental factors last update on 26.07.2022 GerES IV … loss, stress and sleeping disturbances. Irritation of the eyes and the respiratory system due to formaldehyde, aldehydes, or VOC in indoor air. Associated content …

  • Article from 05.09.2019 | Last changed: 05.09.2019

    Environmental Medicine Commission

    … Agency (UBA) can furthermore turn to a panel of recognised experts in environmental health issues and themes for help and advice. The work of the Environmental Medicine … for instance, to offering advice and care to people with environmentally-related health problems. Associated content Links RobertKoch-Institut (in German) Related …

  • Article from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 15.09.2023

    Human Biomonitoring Commission (HBM Commission)

    A rubber glove coated hand removes a test tube out of a test tube rack.

    … Federal Government and German States (Länder) authorities, universities, public health institutes and clinical institutions, who are appointed due to their … the HBM Commission has permanent guests , representing the Working Group of the Health Ministries of the States (AOLG), the Federal Ministry for the Environment, …

  • Article from 27.10.2022 | Last changed: 27.10.2022

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management

    Schild des WHO CC Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control

    … WHO Regional Office for Europe with scientific advice and support in the field of health impact assessment of ambient and indoor air pollution, and climate change. … Rhinitis durch Pollen im Stadtgebiet von Berlin Regionalspezifisches Vorhersagesystem für das Vorkommen gesundheitsgefährdender Nagetiere als Anpassung an den …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1985-1986, GerES I

    pedestrians in a city

    … 1985-1986, GerES I The population's exposure to contaminants is determined by health-related environmental monitoring Source: mickey hoo / Fotolia.com last update …

  • Article from 21.01.2021 | Last changed: 22.01.2021

    Precautionary principle

    … 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 … 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 …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    The Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

    skyscrapers with glass fronts and urban canyons

    … as well as clinical data helped experts to determine the frequency and causes of health complaints. 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

    … 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 … 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

    … of people and the environment. last update on 11.05.2017 Research for your health The German Environmental Surveys (GerES) are the largest existing studies on … And under what circumstances individual environmental influences can affect human health. Up to 5,000 people take part in the GerES. The large number and targeted …

  • 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

    … in question. In Germany this was specialist department II.1.2 for toxicology and health-related environmental monitoring of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) … and her child. In addition, she was informed whether the measured values exceeded health-related assessment values and which measures are recommended to reduce …

  • 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 … widespread presence of allergens in the environment and their relevance to public health. Therefore, the Federal Environment Agency examined the spread of …