Division Environmental Epidemiology

In the Division Environmental Epidemiology research is conducted which focuses on environmental exposures in relation to health in human populations. The emphasis is on environmental and occupational exposures, more specifically chemical, biological and physical exposures. Some projects involve contamination of the food chain. Major research themes are:

• Fine particulate matter and respiratory and cardivascular mortality
• Microbial and allergen exposure and respiratory allergy
• Cancer and exposure to chemical agents
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields and health effects
• Epidemiology of infectious diseases