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  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    … by MCS attribute these symptoms to exposure to different kinds of chemicals and environmental noxae, whereby even very low concentrations, which do not cause health … definition of which symptoms pertain to MCS nor do verified findings on the environmental causes of the symptoms exist. According to the consensus criteria …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    … intheskies / Fotolia.com Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a tool of health-related environmental monitoring with which populations are examined for their exposure to … last update on 21.10.2022 Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a tool of health-related environmental monitoring. In human biomonitoring, human body fluids and tissues are …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 20.08.2019

    Environmental medicine

    A blood sample is taken from someones arm.

    Environmental medicine Environmental impacts affect our health. Source: Thomas Brugger / Fotolia.com The …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … 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 … choose products and materials which are particularly low in emissions. They can use environmental labels such as the Blue Angel to help them. If they are intending to …

  • 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

    … was carried outwithin the framework of the German Environment and Health Action Programme (APUG) in German   Xprob reviewed and assessed available data on various factors influencing human exposure to environmental and other stressors, with the aim of consistently compiling data …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

    A baby sits among cuddly toys with a ball in its hand.

    … successfully is reduced. Results of animal experiments and human health monitoring programmes indicate that this reduction may be caused at least partially by … successfully is reduced. Results of animal experiments and human health monitoring programmes indicate that this reduction may be caused at least partially by …

  • Article from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Substances in building products

    A construction worker lags a slab.

    … authorities.  As a result, standardisation committees will define the criteria of environmental and health protection with the participation of other public authorities.  The Federal Environment Agency introduced environmental and health protection as a focus topic in the European process of …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Health-related exposure assessment

    diagram presenting oral, dermal and inhalativ exposure to man

    … Health-related exposure assessment Exposure - pathes of environmental impact Source: Umweltbundesamt People are exposed to a wide range of environmental influences, such as noise or pollutants in air and water. These …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Indoor air hygiene

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

    … its concept to improve indoor air quality   published in 1992. In 1999 the Action Programme Environemnt and Health  (APUG) defined the creation of healthy indoor air quality as a quality target. The 6 th EU Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (2002-2006)  identifies indoor … its concept to improve indoor air quality   published in 1992. In 1999 the Action Programme Environemnt and Health  (APUG) defined the creation of healthy indoor air …

  • 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

    Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas” Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, … priorities suggests itself. Use of financial resources: Funding from support programmes should be targeted at areas with multiple burdens. The performance of …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … industry, engineering, the chemical and food industries, and the biotech and environmental technology fields. Till to date it is not compulsory for manufactures … papers Nanomaterials in the environment Summary of the results of the Sponsorship Programme for nanoscale titanium dioxide of the OECD Working Party on Manufactured …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 11.01.2019

    Climate change and health

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … Bodenerosion durch Wind Indikator: Globale Lufttemperatur Related publications Environmental Awareness in Germany 2024 2023 Monitoring Report on the German …