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  • Article from 05.09.2019 | Last changed: 05.09.2019

    Environmental Medicine Commission

    Environmental Medicine Commission The work of the Environmental Medicine Commission … (1999-2008) when it comes, for instance, to offering advice and care to people with environmentally-related health problems. Associated content Links …

  • 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.

    … Human Biomonitoring Commission (HBM Commission) The commission advises the Federal Environment Agency in questions of human biomonitoring. Source: angellodeco / Fotolia.com Human biomonitoring (HBM) is an important tool in environmental medicine to assess and evaluate the level of internal exposure of the … collection of the human samples and a thorough documentation of the test persons information. To achieve a harmonized assessment of humans internal exposure to …

  • Article from 30.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    Indoor Air Hygiene Commission

    A modern livingroom

    … Membership of the IRK is honorary. Representatives of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) take … in the meetings. Additional experts are invited for specific issues. The German Environment Agency (UBA) manages the secretariat of the IRK. Recommendations and … Membership of the IRK is honorary. Representatives of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) take …

  • 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

    … with WHO EURO in Copenhagen is organised through the WHO European Centre for Environment and Health (WHO ECEH), which from 1991 to 2000 was located in the … to prepare and publish reports on specific topics, and to organise the exchange of information, training courses and workshops. To improve the exchange of information … 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

    German Environmental Survey 1985-1986, GerES I The population's exposure to contaminants is determined by health-related environmental monitoring Source: mickey hoo / Fotolia.com last update on 19.03.2018 …

  • Article from 21.01.2021 | Last changed: 22.01.2021

    Precautionary principle

    … Precautionary principle last update on 21.01.2021 Once damage to the environment has already occurred, the only option is to put it right by … 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 … it. The spectrum of possible responses ranges from measures aimed at obtaining information to those which prohibit a particular activity or, for example, ban …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1990-1992, GerES II

    Girl and boy, their parents and grandparents are sitting on a lawn in a park.

    German Environmental Survey 1990-1992, GerES II Children and adults were involved in the German environmental Survey 1990 to 1992. Source: Monkey Business / Fotolia.com last update …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    The Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

    skyscrapers with glass fronts and urban canyons

    … 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 … 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

    German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III Environmental surveys determine the … 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

    German Environmental Survey, GerES The environmental survey investigates the exposure of … Special topic: Climate Change and Health Environment and Health - Educational and Information materials Integrated Strategy for the Reduction of Nitrogen Emissions …

  • 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

    … or air). An interview with the mothers, relating, among other things, to the living environment, diet and eyposure-related behaviours, helps to explain the exposure … a study centre. The precise timetable for the study in Germany is described on the information page for participating families. Organisation In each of the 17 … In Germany this was specialist department II.1.2 for toxicology and health-related environmental monitoring of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) under the direction …

  • 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 Federal Environment Agency … out the significant link between environmental influences and allergies and offers information on prevention. A brochure titled Children! The link between the …