Effect of prenatal exposure to fine particles and postnatal indoor air quality on the occurrence of respiratory symptoms in the first two years of life

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wieslaw Jedrychowski ◽  
Frederica Perera ◽  
Umberto Maugeri ◽  
John D. Spengler ◽  
Elzbieta Mroz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Prenatal Exposure ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Fine Particles

scholarly journals Revised Finnish classification of indoor climate 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 02017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mervi Ahola ◽  
Jorma Säteri ◽  
Laura Sariola
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Indoor Climate ◽  
Environmental Classification ◽  
Target Values

The Finnish Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (FiSIAQ) introduced a Classification of Indoor Climate, Construction Cleanliness, and Finishing Materials in 1995. The Classification of Indoor Climate has been revised to meet the new Decree on indoor air quality and ventilation, European standards and experience from users of the classification. The most significant change is that target values for concentration and the in/out ratio of fine particles have been added. Other adjustments have been made to ensure good indoor environment and energy efficiency, but with reasonable investments. The criteria for emissions from building material and furniture were also updated. The Building Information Foundation RTS sr has run the M1-labelling of building products since 1996. The voluntary approach has been proven to improve the IAQ in new buildings and to reduce emissions from building materials. The Classification of Indoor Environment 2018 is integrated part of the new RTS Environmental Classification system.

scholarly journals A Study of Indoor Air Quality in Refurbished Museum Building

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 2596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syahrun Neizam Mohd Dzullkiflli ◽  
Abd Halid Abdullah ◽  
Lee Yee Yong ◽  
Abdul Mutalib Leman ◽  
Samiullah Sohu
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Nitrogen Dioxide ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Gaseous Pollutant ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
New Buildings

Problem related with indoor air quality (IAQ), is rapidly becoming a major health issue as people spend almost 90% of their time indoors. Museums were established in Malaysia more than hundred years ago. Since the year 2005, Malaysia has been moving away from constructing new buildings in favour of refurbishing historic and old ones. A healthy environment at the museum building has been identified as one of the important element that must been considered, but it is not sure either IAQ in the museum building provide a good air quality or not. The purpose of this study is to determine the actual indoor environment of the museum building in Melaka. In this study, the IAQ measurement were conduct for six days at the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum and at the History and Ethnography Museum. During the measurement, IAQ parameters of gaseous pollutant of nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, and particulate matter of fine particles were recorded by using specific IAQ equipment. The finding of this study indicates that the distance of buildings from roadways appears to have an impact on indoor environmental levels, especially for nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter. Based on the results, only gaseous pollutant of sulfur dioxide had not exceeding the acceptable TLV compared to the other IAQ pollutants.

scholarly journals Fine particles in homes of predominantly low-income families with children and smokers: Key physical and behavioral determinants to inform indoor-air-quality interventions

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. e0177718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil E. Klepeis ◽  
John Bellettiere ◽  
Suzanne C. Hughes ◽  
Benjamin Nguyen ◽  
Vincent Berardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Behavioral Determinants ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
Families With Children

scholarly journals Indoor Air Pollution Related Respiratory Ill Health, a Sequel of Biomass Use

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mulenga ◽  
Seter Siziya
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Lung Function Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Average

Introduction: Climate change may worsen existing indoor air problems and create new problems by altering outdoor conditions that affect indoor conditions. Since climate change is due to both natural variability and human-induced contributions, public health professionals through their expertise in health promotion and behavior change can play a vital role in promoting lifestyle choices that will decrease greenhouse gas emissions. This study, therefore, aims at presenting the health effects of indoor air pollutants from biomass use. Methods: A cross sectional study involving 1,170 consenting women was conducted in Masaiti and Ndola districts of Zambia. Data collection tools included a structured questionnaire; foobot (indoor air quality monitoring device) and spirometer (lung function test device). Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16 and analyses were done at Univariate, bivariate and multivariate level at 5% statistical significant level. Results: Population using biomass as cooking fuel was 69.2%. Indoor particulate (PM2.5) overall median (Q1, Q2) distribution during cooking period was 501(411, 686) μg/m3 and daily average was 393(303,578) μg/m3 while VOC daily average was 343(320, 363) ppb. The proportion of women with respiratory symptoms and impaired lung functions was higher in households with high levels of indoor pollutants. There was a statistically significant association between mean indoor particulate concentration levels and the number of maternal respiratory symptoms. There was a significant association between indoor VOC and forced vital capacity (p=0.011). Conclusion: The results contribute to the growing evidence regarding the effect of biomass use on indoor air quality and consequent adverse respiratory health outcomes.

scholarly journals Indoor air quality in schools and its relationship with children's respiratory symptoms

2015 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 145-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Madureira ◽  
Inês Paciência ◽  
João Rufo ◽  
Elisabete Ramos ◽  
Henrique Barros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms
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