Indoor Air Pollution, Related Human Diseases, and Recent Trends in the Control and Improvement of Indoor Air Quality

Tran, Vinh Van; Park, Duckshin; Lee, Young Chul

doi:10.3390/ijerph17082927

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“…Studies have shown that fuel-based indoor lighting choices significantly contribute to the level of indoor air pollution [ 68 ]. Fuel based lighting releases particulate matter, volatile organic compounds and other harmful pollutants when burned, and inhalation of these particles into the lungs results in respiratory disease such as acute respiratory lung infections and lung cancer [ 69 , 70 , 71 ], especially in homes with poor ventilation.…”

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Lighting in the Home and Health: A Systematic Review

Osibona

Solomon

Fecht

2021

IJERPH

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Poor housing is an important determinant of poor health. One key aspect of housing quality is lighting. Light is important for visual performance and safety, and also plays a vital role in regulating human physiological functions. This review aims to synthesise existing evidence on the relationship between lighting in the home and health and recommends areas for future research. Three databases were searched for relevant literature using pre-defined inclusion criteria. Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Extracted data were qualitatively synthesised according to type of lighting (natural light, artificial light and light at night) and stratified by broad health domains (physical, mental and sleep health). Of the 4043 records retrieved, 28 studies met the inclusion criteria. There was considerable heterogeneity in light exposure metrics used and specific health outcome assessed by the studies. Lighting in the home can negatively affect health but the current evidence base is limited to a small number of studies in different domains of light and health. Further research surrounding specific health outcomes is required to better inform housing quality assessments and lighting practises in the home.

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Lighting in the Home and Health: A Systematic Review

Osibona

Solomon

Fecht

2021

IJERPH

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“…Mainly, VOCs based on alkanes, aromatics, esters, alkenes, carboxylic acids, and alcohols can exist in indoor environments, especially inside building spaces, originating from adhesives, carpeting, wood products, or cleaning products [3]. These indoor air pollutants can cause health issues, such as breathing problems, for people with compromised or underdeveloped immune systems [4,5]. On the other hand, fossil fuel burning by motor vehicles (including cars, buses, trucks, etc.)…”

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Recent Progress in the Abatement of Hazardous Pollutants Using Photocatalytic TiO2-Based Building Materials

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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been extensively investigated in interdisciplinary research (such as catalysis, energy, environment, health, etc.) owing to its attractive physico-chemical properties, abundant nature, chemical/environmental stability, low-cost manufacturing, low toxicity, etc. Over time, TiO2-incorporated building/construction materials have been utilized for mitigating potential problems related to the environment and human health issues. However, there are challenges with regards to photocatalytic efficiency improvements, lab to industrial scaling up, and commercial product production. Several innovative approaches/strategies have been evolved towards TiO2 modification with the focus of improving its photocatalytic efficiency. Taking these aspects into consideration, research has focused on the utilization of many of these advanced TiO2 materials towards the development of construction materials such as concrete, mortar, pavements, paints, etc. This topical review focuses explicitly on capturing and highlighting research advancements in the last five years (mainly) (2014–2019) on the utilization of various modified TiO2 materials for the development of practical photocatalytic building materials (PBM). We briefly summarize the prospective applications of TiO2-based building materials (cement, mortar, concretes, paints, coating, etc.) with relevance to the removal of outdoor/indoor NOx and volatile organic compounds, self-cleaning of the surfaces, etc. As a concluding remark, we outline the challenges and make recommendations for the future outlook of further investigations and developments in this prosperous area.

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“…However, the quality of indoor air in public utility buildings is influenced by a range of environmental factors. [ 1 , 2 ] Indoor air quality is influenced by the emissions from building materials and furnishings; central heating and cooling systems; humidification devices; moisture creating processes; electronic equipment; products used for household cleaning; and behavior of building occupants such as smoking. Indoor air pollutants usually consist of various chemicals such as gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter.…”

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Evaluation and comparison of the indoor air quality in different areas of the hospital

Lee¹,

Lee

Kim

2020

Medicine

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The levels of indoor air pollutants are increasing. However, the indoor air quality of only operating rooms, intensive care units, and radiology departments is usually monitored in hospitals. Hence, we aimed to evaluate the indoor air quality of an otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic and compare air quality indices among different areas in a hospital. We prospectively measured indoor air quality using air quality sensors in different areas of a hospital from February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020. Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), total volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter with diameter of <2.5 μm (PM2.5), and nitrogen dioxide concentrations were measured in the otorhinolaryngology clinic, orthopedic clinic, and reception area. The intervention efficacy was compared between otorhinolaryngology clinics employing and not employing air-cleaners. The overall concentrations of CO 2 , VOCs, and PM2.5 in the otorhinolaryngology clinic were significantly higher than those in the orthopedic clinic or reception area. The indoor air quality was the worst in winter. The intervention effect was observed only in PM2.5 concentrations in otorhinolaryngology clinics employing an air-cleaner. Medical practitioners and patients are frequently exposed to ambient indoor air pollution in otorhinolaryngology clinics. Hence, health-related strategies to protect against ambient indoor air pollution in otorhinolaryngology clinics are warranted.

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Indoor Air Pollution, Related Human Diseases, and Recent Trends in the Control and Improvement of Indoor Air Quality

Cited by 360 publications

References 191 publications

Lighting in the Home and Health: A Systematic Review

Lighting in the Home and Health: A Systematic Review

Recent Progress in the Abatement of Hazardous Pollutants Using Photocatalytic TiO2-Based Building Materials

Evaluation and comparison of the indoor air quality in different areas of the hospital

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