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  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    … body fluids and tissues are examined for contamination with pollutants. Thus, for example, the levels of mercury in the blood or urine individuals or populations is … body fluids and tissues are examined for contamination with pollutants. Thus, for example, the levels of mercury in the blood or urine individuals or populations is …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … of organic origin found in the air in gaseous and vaporous form. They include, for example, hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, and organic acids. Many solvents, liquid … Their presence in atmospheric air can be accounted for by biological processes, for example, metabolic processes in plants, putrefaction or decomposition. Further … include products and materials for use in construction and interior decoration (for example floor, wall, and ceiling coverings, paints, varnishes, adhesives, or …

  • 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 SAS script for fitting exposure factor distributions Example files for exposure modeling in @Risk Related contents Indikator: Belastung …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

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

    … human health. Related contents Schmerzgel – Fragen und Antworten Effects chain – Example from the ‘human health’ action field Interreg-Projekt NonHazCity 3 …

  • Article from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Substances in building products

    A construction worker lags a slab.

    … Volatile organic compounds (VOC) Composite wood panels (particle board), for example, are in widespread use in Germany, mainly to cover large areas in indoor … the Blue Angel, substantial account must be taken of health-related standards. For example, they may not contain substances which are carcinogenic, genotoxic, or … harm the environment or human health. … Composite wood panels (particle board), for example, are in widespread use in Germany, mainly to cover large areas in indoor …

  • Article from 08.02.2011 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Ventilation to combat "stale" air

    … The effects of these indoor contaminants on health may be diverse, causing for example irritation of the respiratory air ways, allergies, and other health … The effects of these indoor contaminants on health may be diverse, causing for example irritation of the respiratory air ways, allergies, and other health …

  • Article from 21.11.2016 | Last changed: 24.11.2016

    Epidemiology

    stylised groups of people, one is highlighted in colour

    … the cohort under observation is not defined on an individual basis; instead, for example, the population of a city or city district is taken as a cohort. During a … the cohort under observation is not defined on an individual basis; instead, for example, the population of a city or city district is taken as a cohort. During a …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Health-related exposure assessment

    diagram presenting oral, dermal and inhalativ exposure to man

    … is needed for estimating human exposure. To estimate human exposure to lead, for example, lead concentrations in different environmental media (soil, water, air) and … case a value leading to a very high exposure level is assumed for each factor: For example, the exposure is estimated by combining a comparatively high drinking water … is needed for estimating human exposure. To estimate human exposure to lead, for example, lead concentrations in different environmental media (soil, water, air) and …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Indoor air hygiene

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

    … Acidification and Nutrient Nitrogen Creation of a harmonized land cover map as an example for the entire region of the Geneva Air Pollution Convention Particulate …

  • 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

    … to the planning area concerned must be applied. In environmental planning, for example, a systematic check for socio-spatially oriented priorities suggests itself. … to the planning area concerned must be applied. In environmental planning, for example, a systematic check for socio-spatially oriented priorities suggests itself. …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … that sound skin acts as an excellent barrier. Orally ingested nanomaterials – for example in medical products – can be absorbed by the gut and then penetrate into the … Agency (UBA) The UBA initiates research projects and expert reports, for example on toxicokinetics of nanomaterials, the connection between nanomaterials and … that sound skin acts as an excellent barrier. Orally ingested nanomaterials – for example in medical products – can be absorbed by the gut and then penetrate into the …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Epigenetics and Environmental Influences

    DNA stylised

    … to either the DNA itself or to DNA-binding proteins. Epigenetic marks may, for example, silence certain DNA sequences. All epigenetic marks together are called the … to either the DNA itself or to DNA-binding proteins. Epigenetic marks may, for example, silence certain DNA sequences. All epigenetic marks together are called the …