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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

    … image (30.62 kB) Next Previous Tags blood chemicals human biomonitoring population case study … The reference value allows the comparison of the exposure of …

  • Article from 05.09.2019 | Last changed: 05.09.2019

    Environmental Medicine Commission

    … authorities and offices with an advisory function, not to mention clinics and practices. last update on 05.09.2019 Environmental Medicine Commission The … advisory environmental medical authorities and offices, not to mention clinics and practices. These bodies can refer to the publications of the earlier Environmental …

  • Article from 14.06.2017 | Last changed: 23.06.2017

    Survey 1990-1992 in Comparison with Survey 1997-1999

    pedestrians are crossing a street on an cross-walk

    … be used to evaluate a trend in time. The 95th percentiles have decreased in both cases. A decrease could be observed for mercury in East-Germany (0,71 µg/l vs. 0,62 … be used to evaluate a trend in time. The 95th percentiles have decreased in both cases. A decrease could be observed for mercury in East-Germany (0,71 µg/l vs. 0,62 …

  • Article from 21.01.2021 | Last changed: 22.01.2021

    Precautionary principle

    … scientific knowledge, but the present findings give cause for concern. In these cases the state need not wait for certainty but can respond in accordance with the … scientific knowledge, but the present findings give cause for concern. In these cases the state need not wait for certainty but can respond in accordance with the …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    The Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

    skyscrapers with glass fronts and urban canyons

    … than those without; in fact, they were often less so. Yet, most of the SBS cases registered stemmed from rooms with air conditioning, and there is no real … than those without; in fact, they were often less so. Yet, most of the SBS cases registered stemmed from rooms with air conditioning, and there is no real …

  • 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

    … addresses of study participants from the local registers of residents. In this case the participants were recruited through schools). In addition to Germany, … addresses of study participants from the local registers of residents. In this case the participants were recruited through schools). In addition to Germany, …

  • 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.

    … who suffer allergies can lead to respiratory or skin diseases, and in some rare cases, can even become life-threatening.  This is a particular problem facing people … who suffer allergies can lead to respiratory or skin diseases, and in some rare cases, can even become life-threatening.  This is a particular problem facing people …

  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    … strains often co-occur with MCS-problems. However it is unclear whether, in case of such co-occurrence, MCS symptoms are the cause or the result of … in quality of life as well as in performance capacity and often feel unable to practice their job. Taking care of mundane tasks as well as social interaction with … The level of suffering of MCS patients can be very high and in extreme cases may lead to social isolation. MCS is a broad symptom complex, which often …

  • 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

    … Factors Database – RefXP , recommendations on exposure factors, and several case studies on probabilistic exposure modeling. The appendix of this report … Factors Database – RefXP , recommendations on exposure factors, and several case studies on probabilistic exposure modeling. The appendix of this report …

  • Article from 08.02.2011 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Ventilation to combat "stale" air

    … can then not dry, because e.g. there is furniture placed in front of them. In such cases, subsequent insulation of exterior walls is recommended to reduce the risk of … ) the German Federal Environment Agency ( Umweltbundesamt ) offers hints for a practical solution to the conflict of interest posed between saving energy and … can then not dry, because e.g. there is furniture placed in front of them. In such cases, subsequent insulation of exterior walls is recommended to reduce the risk of …

  • Article from 21.11.2016 | Last changed: 24.11.2016

    Epidemiology

    stylised groups of people, one is highlighted in colour

    … during a specified observation period might be described (cohort study). In both cases, the influencing factors and if possible the exact correlations between causes … However, many effects cannot be investigated in this way because of ethical and practical considerations. Epidemiological studies are carried out on populations in …