Indoor Air Quality and Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Conditions in Nigeria

Ana, Godson; Morakinyo, Oyewale Mayowa; Fakunle, G. A.

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“…A number of factors that include the origination of indoor pollutants such as human activities, building materials and carpets; and pollutants penetration from outdoor environments by forced ventilation, diffusion or infiltration, have been said to dictate the inevitability of human exposure to air pollutants, considering the amount of time stayed indoor [25]. However, Ana et al reported that the influence of such pollution on human health may vary, depending on age, sex, nutritional status, physiological conditions, and individual predisposition to the pollutants in question [26]. A study conducted by Rim-Rukeh in a slum squatter inundated area of Warri,…”

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Housing Quality and Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Health Conditions in Nigeria

Fakunle¹,

Ogundare²,

Olayinka-Alli³

et al. 2018

Housing

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This chapter presents an overview of the condition and quality of housing in Nigeria and its implication on respiratory health. Addressing housing issues offers public health practitioners an opportunity to assess an important social determinant of health. This chapter detailed the housing characteristics in Nigeria and revealed that respiratory health conditions, especially among children is associated with certain environmental factors that perturb the composition of the indoor air, and thus the housing quality. Drawing on this perspective, this chapter pursues the following questions: (1) What are the factors that affect the quality of housing where people spend most of their time daily? and (2) Given the housing condition in Nigeria, what housing-related factors influence the prevalence of respiratory health conditions especially among children? In the course of the discussion, we described the meteorological conditions of houses in relation to respiratory conditions, established a link between indoor air and housing quality, and elucidated the indicators for evaluating housing quality. Drawing on the associated risk factors, it argues that the quality of housing, including the external and internal structures, as well as the internal environment has a selective force on the respiratory health status of its occupants.

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Housing Quality and Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Health Conditions in Nigeria

Fakunle¹,

Ogundare²,

Olayinka-Alli³

et al. 2018

Housing

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“…All people are at risk for health problems from indoor air pollution, but the severity varies by age, sex, physiological state, and genetic inclination. Indoor air pollution typically results from pollution in the surrounding external air, in building materials, and from inside-the-building activities [2]. The importance of ventilation in a building has a significant impact on how bad the air pollution is.…”

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“…According to a report, developing nations are more likely to experience poor indoor air quality due to inadequate ventilation systems in the majority of households and buildings and ineffective cooking equipment [2].…”

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“…This is true even for homes and other buildings. According to additional study, most people spend their time indoors [2]-about 90% of the time. Since many people are exposed to air pollution indoors rather than outdoors, there may be greater health hazards as a result.…”

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“…The consequences of indoor air pollution are frequently most severe in those who may be exposed to it for the longest periods of time. Young people, the elderly, and those who are chronically ill particularly those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions-come under this category [2].…”

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Indoor Air Quality and Risks Connected to Laundry Operations in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

Olanrewaju John A.,

Ana Godson R.

2023

AJEE

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During washing, ironing, and dyeing, laundry workers are exposed to chemicals that could be damaging to their health and the environment. These chemicals can cause everything from throat and skin irritation to cancer. Information on indoor air quality (IAQ) in laundry environments in underdeveloped nations, particularly Nigeria, was scarce. As a result, the study evaluated the risks to indoor air quality related with laundry activities in the Nigerian metropolis of Ibadan. In Ibadan North (IBN), Ibadan North-East (IBNE), Ibadan South-West (IBSW), Ibadan North-West (IBNW), and Ibadan South-East (IBSE), 50 out of 100 consenting laundry operators were randomly chosen to participate in a descriptive cross-sectional survey. Multi Testers N21FR were used to monitor temperature and relative humidity (RH). Using a Met One GT 321, CO2 meter, and an air sampler, the IAQ parameters were tracked. The values obtained for all parameters were compared to WHO limits of (Temp) 26°C, RH 60%, (PM10) 50g/m3, (TBC) 5x102 CFU/m3, and (CO2) 1,000ppm (ASHRAE) every day for eight weeks. With SPSS (version 20), Chi-square, Pearson Correlation, and p0.05, descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Both the mean indoor and outdoor total bacterial counts (TBC) CFU/m3 values were much lower than the WHO-recommended guideline limit of 5x102 CFU/m3. While indoor RH and temperature were above WHO guideline levels, PM10 and CO2 were below WHO and ASHRAE guideline levels, respectively, and TBC and TFC were within WHO guideline limits in all research locations. Therefore, it is recommended to boost cross ventilations in the laundry rooms to improve indoor air quality. IAQ appeared to be impaired in the laundry environment in Ibadan, Nigeria. To better maintain thermal comfort parameters and lower levels of chemical pollutants released by launderers and product use during services, mechanical ventilation systems in laundry environments need to be upgraded with regard to operation and maintenance.

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Air Quality

Busolo¹,

Njabira²

2022

The Palgrave Handbook of Urban Development Planning in Africa

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Indoor Air Quality and Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Conditions in Nigeria

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Housing Quality and Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Health Conditions in Nigeria

Housing Quality and Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Health Conditions in Nigeria

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