Publications by authors named "Sissy ISSleb"
Int J Hyg Environ Health
June 2017
Article Synopsis
- Human biomonitoring (HBM) is crucial for assessing exposure to environmental pollutants, but data in Europe is inconsistent and lacking.
- COPHES and DEMOCOPHES projects aim to harmonize HBM studies across Europe, involving 35 partners from 27 countries, focusing on the measurement of pollutants like mercury and cadmium in children’s hair and urine.
- In a German case study, conducted in Bochum and the Higher Sauerland District, exposure levels for mercury and cotinine were lower than the European average; however, a significant percentage of children were still exposed to environmental tobacco smoke, indicating ongoing public health concerns.
