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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 … and if so, which mechanisms contribute to the development of MCS. On behalf of the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt; UBA) the Robert-Koch-Institute …

  • 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 … with the corresponding pollution burden. In all human biomonitoring techniques, the specimens are examined away from the test person. This distinguishes them from other … and Health Homepage European Human Biomonitoring Homepage (COPHES) BMUV and German Chemical Industry Association set new targets ... Publications Human …

  • 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

    … levels 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 …

  • 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

    … Source: K.-T. Trampe-Hauff / Umweltbundesamt last update on 06.11.2014 The German Exposure Factors Database – RefXP The Federal Environment Agency provides … 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.

    … hormonal system. Source: Franz_Pfluegl / Fotolia.com last update on 11.05.2017 In Germany the reproductive health of men is at risk. Recent representative studies … Hamburg and Leipzig clearly show that the male sperm quality is low. Today, young German men probably produce only one third of sperms their peers did thirty years ago. It is likely that half of young male Germans have such a low sperm quality that their ability to reproduce successfully …

  • Article from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Substances in building products

    A construction worker lags a slab.

    … (VOC) Composite wood panels (particle board), for example, are in widespread use in Germany, mainly to cover large areas in indoor spaces.  The volatile ingredients … authorities.  As a result, standardisation committees will define the criteria of environmental and health protection with the participation of other public …

  • Article from 08.02.2011 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Ventilation to combat "stale" air

    … to combat "stale" air last update on 08.02.2011 The Energy Saving Ordinance The German Energy Saving Ordinance ( EnEV )  has been in force since 2002, and it … buildings ( Energiesparen in Gebäuden und gute Raumluftqualität sind möglich ) the German Federal Environment Agency ( Umweltbundesamt ) offers hints for a practical … values for 5 substances from building products Tags indoor air ventilation … The German Energy Saving Ordinance ( EnEV )  has been in force since 2002, and it …

  • 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 … (lögd), the Governmental Institute of Public Health of Lower Saxony and the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) cooperated in the field of …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Indoor air hygiene

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

    … by national and international bodies, particularly over the past decade. The German Federal Government addressed the issue in its concept to improve indoor air … published a report “Main areas for action to improve indoor air quality " . The German Environment Agency has been dealing with indoor air hygiene for many years. … This commission is instrumental in preparing position papers issued by the German Environment Agency as well as consumer-oriented reports and brochures. A …

  • 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, … socially disadvantaged urban neighborhoods. A research project carried out by the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) has explored how municipalities can be …

  • Article from 16.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Mould

    mould

    … can remove more humidity from a room in the winter than in the summer. The German Federal Environment Agency ( Umweltbundesamt ) has published both, a brochure in German and detailed guide with information about the causes, assessment, and action … can remove more humidity from a room in the winter than in the summer. The German Federal Environment Agency ( Umweltbundesamt ) has published both, a brochure …