… 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 … have already had some experience with headaches. This is of special interest because childhood migraine might lead to migraine in adult age. Triggering factors are … 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 … survey of the population’s exposure to pollutants in the environment. The survey focused mainly on the young generation. UBA invited children and adolescents between …

… Environmental burden of disease Environmental influences can cause illness Source: yellowj / Fotolia.com Environmental influences can cause … and particulate matter may trigger lung cancer. The Federal Environment Agency uses the "environmental burden of disease” concept to investigate which … of heart attacks in Germany and on noise pollution amongst the population can be used, for example, to estimate the proportion of heart attacks in Germany due to …

… 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 … studies in several European countries deal with different issues; the procedures used are not uniform, with the consequence that the data generated are often not …

… on appropriate substances within the HBM Expert Group. Subsequent meetings have focused on a regular review of international lists of chemicals (e.g. current … as metabolite of the biocides methylisothiazolinone and chloromethylisothiazolinone using gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol …

… 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 … for environmental protection of EPDs for construction products intended for uses exposed to weathering. The standards group also includes CEN/TS 16637-1 , 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 … 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 … such as optimal calculation of quantities, restocking the buffet as needed or using smaller plates and smaller portions are not only economical for the individual …

… 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 …