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  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    Human biomonitoring Human biomonitoring makes it possible to determine levels of …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 20.08.2019

    Environmental medicine

    A blood sample is taken from someones arm.

    … environmental influences. Whereas a pristine environment has a positive effect on human health, adverse environmental conditions or an environment perceived as … pathogenic environmental factors and understand their behaviour and influence on human health as a prelude to deriving appropriate reference, critical and guideline …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … and hobby products, as well as tobacco smoke, and even food preparation and human metabolic processes. In comparison to the sources of VOCs in atmospheric air, … and hobby products, as well as tobacco smoke, and even food preparation and human metabolic processes. In comparison to the sources of VOCs in atmospheric air, …

  • 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

    … German   Xprob reviewed and assessed available data on various factors influencing human exposure to environmental and other stressors, with the aim of consistently … German   Xprob reviewed and assessed available data on various factors influencing human exposure to environmental and other stressors, with the aim of consistently …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

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

    … ability to reproduce successfully is reduced. Results of animal experiments and human health monitoring programmes indicate that this reduction may be caused at … – Example from the ‘human health’ action field Interreg-Projekt NonHazCity 3 Human-Biomonitoring in Europa Kooperation zur Förderung des Human-Biomonitoring Related …

  • Article from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Substances in building products

    A construction worker lags a slab.

    … They include organic or inorganic substances which may harm the environment or human health. last update on 02.08.2022 Volatile organic compounds (VOC) Composite … und Mensch – Informationsdienst“ Interreg-Projekt NonHazCity 3 Kommission Human-Biomonitoring Deutsche Umweltstudie zur Gesundheit, GerES 2003-2006 (ehem. KUS) …

  • Article from 08.02.2011 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Ventilation to combat "stale" air

    … many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semivolatile organic compounds (SVOC). Human activities may also contribute to deterioration of indoor air quality. With … many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semivolatile organic compounds (SVOC). Human activities may also contribute to deterioration of indoor air quality. With …

  • Article from 21.11.2016 | Last changed: 24.11.2016

    Epidemiology

    stylised groups of people, one is highlighted in colour

    … in real-life situations. Problems of transfer of results from animals to humans or from selected volunteers to the total population or to particular groups … in real-life situations. Problems of transfer of results from animals to humans or from selected volunteers to the total population or to particular groups …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Health-related exposure assessment

    diagram presenting oral, dermal and inhalativ exposure to man

    … stressors may cause acute or chronic health effects. last update on 19.03.2018 Human exposure Exposure is defined as contact of an organism with chemical, … organism are called exposure pathways It is nearly impossible to measure the entire human exposure completely and precisely. Consequently, estimation by means 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

    … in their home. However, the quality of indoor air is not always beneficial to human health. last update on 07.11.2017 Indoor air pollutants are produced by man himself (exhaled carbon dioxide and body odours) and a range of human activities such as tobacco smoking, cooking, heating or renovating. Various …

  • Article from 16.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Mould

    mould

    … Mould Inhalation of large amounts of mould spores can influence human health Source: Regine Szewzyk / Umweltbundesamt Mould is a fungus which … Change and Health - Vol. 2 Nanotechnology – Risks related to Nanomaterials for Humans and the Environment (2007 - 2011) Integrated Strategy for the Reduction of …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … one dimension; in other words, more than 1,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair. At this scale physical and chemical properties of materials change, and … strategy of the higher federal authorities on risks related to nanomaterials for humans and the environment Nanomaterials and other advanced materials: Application …