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  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III

    Pedestrians on a pavement

    … 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 urine. In addition people …

  • 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 the population to environmental effects. Source: See … environment. In the German Environmental Survey, the Federal Environment Agency is investigating the exposure of the population to pollutants and other environmental … in the dust of some households. Source: marcfotodesign / Fotolia.com Next Previous Related contents Indikator: Heiße Tage Indikator: Belastung der Bevölkerung durch …

  • 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

    … delivered. last update on 20.08.2019 DEMOCOPHES In Europe, the aim is in future to investigate the exposure of people to pollutants in an harmonized manner. The COPHES … various exposure paths (for example: food 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 measured by means of the chemical …

  • 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 … Programme Environment and Health (APUG). Associated content Publications Children! Related contents Indikator: Heiße Tage Zeitschrift „UMID: Umwelt und Mensch – …

  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    … symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract and further malfunctions of various organ systems. last update on 14.12.2016 Persons affected by MCS attribute these symptoms … stop when chemical triggers are avoided, symptoms that are caused by various, non-related substances, involvement of multiple organs or organ systems of a person. …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    … Source: intheskies / Fotolia.com Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a tool of health-related environmental monitoring with which populations are examined for their … and food monitoring should be seen as complementary rather than mutually exclusive investigative approaches. Associated content Links HBM4EU Homepage …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 20.08.2019

    Environmental medicine

    A blood sample is taken from someones arm.

    … to do so at all. However, those affected suffer very acutely from environment-related complaints or illnesses. This makes it all the more important to bring these … major goal of environmental medicine is to prevent the occurrence of environment-related diseases. To this end it is essential to identify potentially pathogenic …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … according to the evaluation procedure developed by the AgBB (Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products). If materials with an accredited … battery for the effect determination of chemicals in soils: Suitability of test systems with mycorrhizal fungi for the risk assessment Correctly assessing the …

  • 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

    Data for health-related exposure assessment Exposure assessment calculates the … fitting exposure factor distributions Example files for exposure modeling in @Risk Related contents Indikator: Belastung der Bevölkerung durch Feinstaub (PM10) …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

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

    … disruptors Endocrine disruptors are substances that interfere with the hormonal system. Source: Franz_Pfluegl / Fotolia.com last update on 11.05.2017 In Germany the … products that come into contact with humans and pose a risk for human health. Related contents Schmerzgel – Fragen und Antworten Effects chain – Example from the …

  • Article from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Substances in building products

    A construction worker lags a slab.

    … is one of several significant sources of indoor contamination. Various studies have investigated which hazardous substances in building products are released and in … out. Test criteria used as a basis on which to perform a uniform and clear health-related evaluation of building products in Germanyweredeveloped by the Committee for … a framework for the approximation of laws governing laws of the Member States relating to building products and confers responsibility for drawing up …

  • Article from 08.02.2011 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Ventilation to combat "stale" air

    … building products and by frequent ventilation. A mechanical ventilation system that circulates air continuously can be installed, although it must be … content Publications Guidelines for Indoor Air Hygiene in School Buildings Related contents Formaldehyd Ausschuss für Innenraumrichtwerte Harmonisierung der …