Annual transition and seasonal variation of indoor air pollution levels of 2-ethyl-1-hexanol in large-scale buildings in Nagoya, Japan

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2068 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyoshi Sakai ◽  
Michihiro Kamijima ◽  
Eiji Shibata ◽  
Hiroyuki Ohno ◽  
Tamie Nakajima
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Pollution Levels

Indoor Air Pollution Levels Were Halved as a Result of a National Tobacco Ban in a New Zealand Prison

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 343-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Thornley ◽  
K. N. Dirks ◽  
R. Edwards ◽  
A. Woodward ◽  
R. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Tobacco Ban

scholarly journals Choking on Structural Adjustment: Dependency and Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution in Developing Countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Kelly F. Austin ◽  
Kellyn McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Solid Fuel ◽  
Structural Adjustment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Fuel Use ◽  
Health Crisis

<p><em>Indoor air pollution represents a global health crisis, leading to 4.3 million deaths annually. Despite widespread variation in solid fuel burning across developing nations, little is known about the large scale socio-economic causes. We draw on theories of political-economy to consider the role of economic, social, and environmental predictors on solid fuel use, with a special focus on structural adjustment, debt service, and agricultural production. Utilizing a sample of 75 developing nations, we find that these economic dependencies increase solid fuel use. Thus, current neoliberal development strategies enhance vulnerabilities to indoor air pollution for millions of people in impoverished nations.</em><em></em></p>

CHRONIC AIRWAY SYMPTOMS AND LUNG FUNCTION AMONG WOMEN IN A RURAL COMMUNITY IN GUATEMALA WITH HIGH INDOOR AIR POLLUTION LEVELS

Epidemiology ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. S79-S80
Author(s):  
Tone Smith-Sivertsen ◽  
Nigel Bruce ◽  
Anaite Diaz ◽  
Morten Alexander Schei ◽  
Daniel Pope ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Airway Symptoms ◽  
Chronic Airway

Persistent Indoor Air Pollution Levels in the Homes of New York City Children over 4 to 5 years

2011 ◽  
Vol 127 (2) ◽  
pp. AB94-AB94
Author(s):  
J.M. Camacho ◽  
S. Hsu ◽  
K.H. Jung ◽  
K.M. Moors ◽  
K.J. Bernabé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
New York City ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
York City ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Pollution Levels

Numerical Simulation of Indoor Air Pollution Levels in a Church and in a Museum in Greece

2000 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Drakou ◽  
Ch. Zerefos ◽  
I. Ziomas ◽  
V. Ganitis
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Pollution Levels

scholarly journals Contributions of burning incense on indoor air pollution levels and on the health status of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e9768
Author(s):  
Su-Er Guo ◽  
Miao-Ching Chi ◽  
Chieh-Mo Lin ◽  
Tsung-Ming Yang
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Pollution Levels

Background Among Buddhist or Taoist Taiwanese residents, burning incense is a common source of indoor particulate matter (PM), including PM10 and PM2.5, and can adversely affect the health status of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). However, few studies have focused on the effects of intermittent burning of incense on PM concentration levels and the health status of patients with COPD. This correlational cohort study aimed to investigate the association between burning incense exposure duration, indoor air pollution levels, and lung function in patients with COPD in Taiwan. Methods We assessed 18 outpatients at seven time points with moderate-to-severe COPD using the COPD Assessment Test (CAT), and lung function tests. PM level changes were assessed at seven intervals using generalized estimating equations. Results Participants were primarily male (84%), with a mean age of 72.1 (standard deviation (SD)  ± 9.3) years, and with a mean COPD duration of 3.7 (SD  ± 3.1) years. Both PM10 and PM2.5 levels were the same as the background levels 1 h after incense burning. Burning incense may not influence lung function or symptom severity in patients with COPD in a short-time period. Air quality returned to baseline levels 1 h after burning incense. Conclusion Patients with COPD should avoid staying in rooms where incense is burnt, for up to 1 h. The small sample size and short study period may have influenced our results. Future longitudinal studies with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-ups are recommended.

scholarly journals Indoor Air Pollution Levels in Decorated Residences and Public Places over Xi’an, China

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 2197-2205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian Chang ◽  
Dongxiao Ren ◽  
Zhenxing Shen ◽  
Yu Huang ◽  
Jian Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Pollution Levels

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Effect of an Exhaust Reduction System in Fire Stations

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6358
Author(s):  
Kim ◽  
Kang ◽  
Kang ◽  
Ham
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Diesel Exhaust ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Combustion Products ◽  
International Agency ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Reduction System ◽  
Fire Stations ◽  
In Fire

Firefighters are known to be exposed to a variety of hazardous materials and combustion products during operational and training activities, as well as in fire stations. However, exposure to diesel exhaust emissions, classified as carcinogenic to humans by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), is also present in the fire station environment. In this study, concentrations of elemental carbon (EC), which is a surrogate of diesel exhaust and indoor air pollutants, has been measured to compare the effect of an exhaust reduction system (ERS) that was installed in the engine bays of two fire stations to mitigate indoor air pollution levels in the garage, duty offices, and dormitory/shower areas. The levels of most pollutants were reduced after the installation of the ERS. Pollutants may disperse inside of fire stations. Therefore, the ERS is a valuable strategy to mitigate pollutant exposure among firefighters and outdoor air pollution using the filtration ability of an ERS. The results of this study suggest that all truck bays should install an ERS to reduce pollutant exposure and that installation is especially necessary for EURO 3 fire vehicles.

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