Organochlorine pesticides in the indoor air of a theatre and museum in the Czech Republic: Inhalation exposure and cancer risk

Holt, Eva; Audy, Ondřej; Booij, P.; Melymuk, Lisa; Prokeš, Roman; Klánová, Jana

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.07.203

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“…These days, inorganic and organic pesticides have commonly been utilized as protectants for wooden building materials by impregnation or surface coating [91]. Pesticides are also used to control and prevent pests, including bacteria, fungi, insects, rodents, and other organisms [92,93]. In the indoor environment, pesticides are usually semi-volatile compounds that may exist in either gas or particulate form according to properties, such as the vapor pressure, product viscosity, and water solubility [94].…”

Section: Pesticidesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Once inside, they can persist for months or years due to their protection against sunlight, extreme temperatures, rain, and other factors [97]. Dermal uptake, ingestion, and inhalation of particles or volatile compounds containing pesticides are believed to be potential exposure routes in the indoor environment [92]. Pesticide exposure is associated with adverse health risks, including (i) short-term skin and eye irritation, dizziness, headaches, and nausea; and (ii) long-term chronic impacts, such as cancer, asthma, and diabetes [99].…”

Section: Pesticidesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Tran

Park

Lee

2020

IJERPH

429

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Indoor air pollution (IAP) is a serious threat to human health, causing millions of deaths each year. A plethora of pollutants can result in IAP; therefore, it is very important to identify their main sources and concentrations and to devise strategies for the control and enhancement of indoor air quality (IAQ). Herein, we provide a critical review and evaluation of the major sources of major pollutant emissions, their health effects, and issues related to IAP-based illnesses, including sick building syndrome (SBS) and building-related illness (BRI). In addition, the strategies and approaches for control and reduction of pollutant concentrations are pointed out, and the recent trends in efforts to resolve and improve IAQ, with their respective advantages and potentials, are summarized. It is predicted that the development of novel materials for sensors, IAQ-monitoring systems, and smart homes is a promising strategy for control and enhancement of IAQ in the future.

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Section: Pesticidesmentioning

confidence: 99%