Health Effects from Adverse Indoor Air Quality

1993 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-121
Author(s):  
Mark J. Reasor ◽  
Mark R. Montgomery
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Indoor Air

scholarly journals Chemical kinetics of multiphase reactions between ozone and human skin lipids: Implications for indoor air quality and health effects

Indoor Air ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 816-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. S. J. Lakey ◽  
A. Wisthaler ◽  
T. Berkemeier ◽  
T. Mikoviny ◽  
U. Pöschl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Chemical Kinetics ◽  
Human Skin ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Skin Lipids ◽  
Multiphase Reactions ◽  
Kinetics Of

A Health Performance Evaluation Model of Apartment Building Indoor Air Quality

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Zheng ◽  
Donghoon Lee ◽  
Sungho Lee ◽  
Jeong Tai Kim ◽  
Sunkuk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Apartment Buildings

As illnesses attributable to deteriorating indoor air quality (IAQ) increase, people are becoming more aware of the health effects of IAQ because most people in Korea spend >80% of their time indoors. Notably, the IAQ of apartment buildings accounts for a massive share of the construction volume in Korea, which is a highly critical issue. Evaluation of health effects of IAQ would influence not only the statutory criteria for air quality improvement but could also contribute to the development of building design standards. In addition, such evaluation supports quantification efforts for the selection of wholesome construction materials and techniques. Evaluation of the health effects of IAQ is a complex exercise that would require comprehensive consideration of factors such as the concentrations and occurrences of various known, harmful indoor pollutants, ventilation performance in a building and temperature/humidity. Evaluation involves not only quantitative assessment of pollutants but also evaluation of IAQ based on human perception. The aim of this study was to develop a model to evaluate IAQ in quantitative terms based on health impact, but with an emphasis on apartment buildings.

Air pollution and pulmonary health: Effects of short-term indoor air quality intervention with portable air purifier

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Kei Chung ◽  
Xiaoxing Cui* ◽  
Lin Fang ◽  
Jianbang Xiang ◽  
Feng Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Air Purifier

Impact of residential infiltration-reducing energy conservation measures on indoor air quality and potential health effects

1996 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thad Godish
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Conservation Measures ◽  
Energy Conservation Measures ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Reducing Energy

Theoretical and reported impacts of infiltration-reducing energy conservation measures on indoor air quality in residential buildings are reviewed. Though it is widely held that energy conservation measures either cause or contribute to indoor air pollution and possible adverse health effects, the relationship is a relatively complex one. Potential effects of energy conservation measures depend on the nature of individual contaminants, their sources, and responses to changes in infiltration and ventilation conditions. For contaminants such as formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, and radon, infiltration-reducing energy conservation measures appear to have limited effects on contaminant levels and potential health risks. Moisture is a major concern because decreased ventilation associated with energy conservation measures may result in increased indoor water vapor levels that may provide a favorable environment for allergen-producing dust mites and mold, as well as structural damage. As with other contaminants, the relationship between energy conservation measures and indoor moisture levels is relatively complex.Key words: infiltration, ventilation, indoor air quality, energy conservation, radon, formaldehyde.

Health Effects from Adverse Indoor Air Quality

1993 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark J. Reasor ◽  
Mark R. Montgomery
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Indoor Air
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