… disorder which can show very different manifestations. It is assumed that genetic causes contribute to a large extent to the development of autism. Do environmental … overlap and mild forms also occur, the term ASD, autism spectrum disorders, is used as a generic term. The forms of autism cannot be determined by biomarkers but …

… However, poor air quality should be considered when searching for headache causes. last update on 15.05.2020 Headaches There are many different kinds of … are the BTXS (benzene, toluene, xylene and styrene) and terpenes. VOCs are widely used in products such as paints and varnishes, waxes, solvents and cleaning … for the prevention of headaches but also for general health. Associated content Publications Children! Indoor air quality after installation of building products in …

… Air Hygiene Report No. 14 Air Hygiene Report Nr. 10 Biomonitoring of Air Quality Using Plants. Air Hygiene Report Nr. 10, Februar 2000 Air Hygiene Report No. 10 … Prüflabor Gesundheitsschädlinge Ausschuss für Innenraumrichtwerte Related publications Critical Limits for Acidification and Nutrient Nitrogen Creation of a …

… Matter: Exposure and Health Effects over Europe +++ The CAPACT Project: Coal Use and Air Pollution in Central Asia 38, 12/2006 June 2007 Assessment of Air … Prüflabor Gesundheitsschädlinge Ausschuss für Innenraumrichtwerte Related publications Critical Limits for Acidification and Nutrient Nitrogen Creation of a …

… update on 11.01.2023 Note : First study results are available under "Links" and "Publications". Further results of the indoor investigations, drinking water … addition, individual data of the GerES V participants are available as a Scientific Use File for research purposes. Spotlight on the young generation The 2014-2017 German …

… Environmental burden of disease Environmental influences can cause illness Source: yellowj / Fotolia.com Environmental influences can cause … (WHO) has been investigating how harmful environmental influences affect public health in different countries. In co-operation with other institutions WHO … on Environmental Burden of Disease Environmental burden of disease: Country profiles Vector-Borne Disease Publications Das Environmental Burden of Disease (EBD)- …

… Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a tool to record human exposure to pollutants and is used in environmental and occupational medicine. In human biomonitoring, human body … und Arbeitsgruppen Kommission Human-Biomonitoring Human-Biomonitoring Related publications Establishment of human biomonitoring at EU level within the framework …

… generally low concentrations which occur in the not occupationally exposed general public (known as background concentration). One of the main objectives of the … on appropriate substances within the HBM Expert Group. Subsequent meetings have focused on a regular review of international lists of chemicals (e.g. current …

… of VOCs in indoor air Emissions from building products into interiors mustn't cause residents to fall ill as a result of polluted indoor air. To achieve an indoor … planners need reliable data on the emissions of all construction products used. For the data for different products to be comparable, they must be based on … in environmental product declarations Source: Umweltbundesamt Downloads: xlsx file (236.44 kB) UBA recommends that all manufacturers of building products which …

… Nuvola / Fotolia.com Food production consumes many resources and produces greenhouse gas emissions. For the sake of the environment food waste should be prevented. A … of "eating out" ranges from the snack bar at the next corner to the canteen at a public authority to a fine-dining restaurant in the countryside. Catering is even … environmental pressure Current research indicates that about one-third of the food used for consumption away from home becomes waste, which makes the potential to …

… update on 30.08.2023 Emission sources Until the beginning of the 1990s road traffic used to be the main emission source. Lead compounds were used as anti-knock additives in petrol. Car exhausts lead to an immense …