IPA - Research for Health Protection

Mapping the human chemical exposome for public health

Pollution represents a silent global public health crisis. But its true impact is underestimated due to limited data on chemical exposures. To date, the internal chemical exposome remains poorly understood. The iChemAtlas, in which the IPA is also involved, aims to map these exposures to improve public health and risk assessment.

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Ocular light and optical radiation exposure as a modifiable environmental determinant of health

Light exposure is a modifiable environmental factor that influences human physiology and behavior and has important implications for health and well-being. A multi-disciplinary expert group provided an agenda to studying light exposure as a determinant of health.

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Computer vision syndrome before and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

The study investigated the associations between the setup of visual display terminals (VDT) and the new onset of symptoms associated with computer-vision syndrome (CVS) after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. An inadequate home-office equipment, several variables related to VDT exposure, and an overall inadequate VDT score were associated with increased risks for CVS.

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The IPA in brief

Our redesigned Institute flyer has been updated to reflect the changes in our structure. It provides a brief and concise overview of our research themes, missions and practical services.

IPA Flyer