Results also showed that VOC concentrations were higher in homes compared to offices; however, the VOC concentrations in both places were well below the limit set by health standards. The majority of employees in the study also reported higher frequencies of symptoms while working at home, ...
Indoor air quality in homes, offices and restau- rants in Korean urban areas--indoor/outdoor relationships. Atmos Environ. 1997;31:529-44.Baek Sung-ok; Kim Yoon-shin.Indoor air quality in homes,offices and restaurants in Korean urban areas-indoor/outdoor relationships.Atmospheric Environment....
The disturbing truth is that the air we breathe right inside our homes proves to be up to 5x more polluted than the air outside. While there is little you can do to affect the quality of the air outdoors, there is a lot you can do to protect the air inside your home. Your air ...
First of all, we need to look out for the air pollutants lurking in our homes. With Malaysia being a tropical country, humidity and heat levels are high all year round, both of which contribute to microbial growth in the air. Among the common airborne particles, bacteria and mould are inv...
A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests the air quality inside homes may not stack up against air quality inside office buildings. Thepilot study, published in the journalAtmosphere,delves into indoorair qualityandhealth outcomesin people working remotely during ...
While we often wear a mask to cover our nose and mouth when outside, we often forget about the quality of the air we breathe in our homes. In this article, we will help you take vital steps to boost your indoor air quality to lower the risk of developing health issues and enhance yo...
Indoor/outdoor relationships of carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen in domestic homes with roadside, urban and rural locations in a central Indian region Indoor air quality (IAQ) has been a matter of public concern these days whereas air pollution is normally monitored outdoors as part of obli...
Household air pollution refers to personal activities, such as residential cooking and heating with coal or wood burning as well as the building and construction of homes and furnishings. Wildfires and open burning The burning of plant matter emits large amounts of pollutants, as does burning other...
Monitoring Air Quality in Homes and Workshops "This air monitor is part of a larger effort by the United States to support efforts to improve air quality and the environment. US Embassy installs air quality monitor The data it shows every single minute is real-time data, crowdsourced from ma...
Meanwhile, better waste management can reduce the amount of waste that is burned and thereby reducing community air pollution, while the exclusive use of clean technologies and fuels for household cooking, heating and lighting can drastically improve the air quality within homes and in the surrounding...