… the comparison of the exposure of individuals or population groups with the background exposure. Since environmental conditions are changing reference values are … in the relevant matrix of the reference population. To derive it, it is rounded off within the 95 % confidence interval. In addition, when the data base is … confirm the initial result a search for potential sources of exposure should be undertaken. Exposure to such sources should be minimized or eliminated where …

… as well as the requirements of HBM. This requirements include aside from sound chemical-analysis also a careful collection of the human samples and a thorough … An overview in table form about the reference values and the HBM values can be found on this page, right side under links. The HBM Commission takes also a stand on HBM issues currently discussed …

… of the Indoor Air Hygiene Commission (IRK) Birmili, W., Daniels, A., Scutaru, A.M. und Kuebart, F., Bundesgesundheitsbl 67 (2024), p. 1–4 English text at springer.com The air we all breathe: on …

… developing and encouraging collaboration, interaction and networking within the WHO programme "Air Quality and Health". Since the political changes in Europe in the … of all 53 WHO European Member States, in particular to provide advice and undertake studies, to review and assess periodically the latest research findings, …

… and PCP in urine, in addition 1-Hydroxypyren in urine. In both surveys PCP, lindane und permethrin were analysed in house dust. Trend data for the concentrations of … West-Germany (0,46 µg/l vs. 0,6 µg/l). In GerES III PAH were included in the survey programme. At the same time samples from GerES II were analysed retrospectively. In …

… environmental monitoring Source: mickey hoo / Fotolia.com last update on 19.03.2018 Programme Population sample Cross sectional sample of 2731 persons 25 to 69 years of … Indoor air: (passive sampler) formaldehyde (subsample, N=358) volatile organic compounds, VOC (subsample, N=479) Community Water works sample barium, lead, boron, …

… 1990 to 1992. Source: Monkey Business / Fotolia.com last update on 19.03.2018 Programme GerES IIa (West-Germany) 1990/91 2524 adults aged between 25 and 69 years … of GerES IIa, N=318 adults) Personal Air Passive sampler volatile organic compounds (VOC) (subsample of GerES IIa, N=502) Domestic Environment Tap water: ("first …

… the enviromental impact on the population. Source: Siegfried Abelmann / Umweltbundesamt last update on 19.03.2018 Programme Population Sample Cross sectional sample of 4822 adults aged 18 to 69 …

… harmful substances come from, By which pathways they enter the human body, And under what circumstances individual environmental influences can affect human … GerES V. The environmental surveys are part of the nationwide health monitoring programme of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Mould in the home increases the risk …

… and health-related environmental monitoring of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) under the direction of Dr. Marike Kolossa-Gehring. The UBA has many years of … would be handled carefully and sensitively. This included, among other things, an undertaking that personal data (names, addresses, telephone numbers) would be kept … assessments of and declarations concerning the values detected. If the values found were unusually high, the mother was informed. Recommendations for reducing …

… lead to respiratory or skin diseases Source: godfer / Fotolia.com Allergies are the undesired and sometimes violent defensive reactions of the human (or animal) immune … a clear description of allergies in children and is a contribution to the Action Programme Environment and Health (APUG). Associated content Publications Children! …