Indoor environment exposure and children's health

Nardocci, Adelaide Cássia; Nogueira, Thiago; Piai, Kamila de Almeida; Cavendish, Thais Araújo; Kumar, Prashant

doi:10.1016/j.coesh.2023.100449

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“…According to Heseltine et al [16], children are considered a particularly vulnerable group due to the amount of time they spend in indoor environments either at school or home. Children's vulnerability to environmental exposure results from biological factors -not so developed respiratory systemand a high metabolic rate making them more susceptible to environmental risks [17][18][19][20]. Many studies have been conducted to assess children-related living environments and potential health outcomes such as respiratory and birth outcomes, stunting, allergies, sleep quality, and neonatal mortality, among others [20][21][22][23].…”

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“…Children's vulnerability to environmental exposure results from biological factors -not so developed respiratory systemand a high metabolic rate making them more susceptible to environmental risks [17][18][19][20]. Many studies have been conducted to assess children-related living environments and potential health outcomes such as respiratory and birth outcomes, stunting, allergies, sleep quality, and neonatal mortality, among others [20][21][22][23]. Respiratory effects, including asthma, allergies, lung function and development, are commonly associated with indoor air pollutants exposure [20].…”

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“…Many studies have been conducted to assess children-related living environments and potential health outcomes such as respiratory and birth outcomes, stunting, allergies, sleep quality, and neonatal mortality, among others [20][21][22][23]. Respiratory effects, including asthma, allergies, lung function and development, are commonly associated with indoor air pollutants exposure [20]. However, the exposure of children to air pollution is complex to assess.…”

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“…However, the exposure of children to air pollution is complex to assess. Thus, the indoor environment of a building involves several variables which may affect occupants' health and comfort -cooking fuel and cookstoves, indoor ventilation, geographical and meteorological conditions, and exposure time [20]. In addition to outdoor risk factors, poor indoor air environments may be caused by cumulative hazardous substances -chemical, physical and biological pollutants -emitted from buildings construction materials, indoor equipment and human indoor activities [16].…”

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Comparison of Household Environmental Factors among Children with Reported Asthma and Controls

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The present research was part of a cross-sectional project involving children aged 8 to 10 years in Porto, Portugal. The project involved a first research part at primary schools where the health tests and a questionnaire were performed and a second research part concerning environmental conditions. Two groups emerged from the health questionnaire answers: one group that reported “asthma diagnosed by a doctor” and/or “wheezing or whistling in the chest during last 12 months” and another that answered negatively to both questions. After performing the health questionnaire based on ISAAC, the children responsible were invited to participate in the environmental part of the study. The outdoor and indoor potential risk factors were extensively evaluated in children's homes. This research aimed to compare housing characteristics and indoor behaviours as environmental risk factors in the two children group and investigate whether the risks found are common. The results indicate that windows open during cleaning, standard window frame material, animals at present, dog presence, cat presence, sweep, and vacuumed floor cleaning were associated with both groups. This demonstrates that home characteristics influence some risks and may be exacerbated by certain occupants' behaviours.

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“…The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 3.8 million people die each year as a result of indoor air pollution (IAP). (Nardocci et al, 2023). IAP can be produced by occupant activities such as cooking, smoking, using electronic equipment, using consumer items, or emission from construction materials inside of houses or structures.…”

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Effect of Climate fluctuation in Building construction

Hussein¹,

Hasan²,

Ibrahim³

2023

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The largest industry in America is construction, which accounts for 10% of jobs and 10% of the GNP. It has a high labor intensity, a low technology intensity, and has had mediocre profitability and competitiveness over the past 20 years. The purpose of the study is to look at the factors that contribute to temperature, humidity, and CO2 variations during building construction and how they affect such buildings.

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Indoor Air Pollution in Kenya

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2024

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Indoor air pollution is an environmental health challenge in Kenya, particularly in rural households, and low-income urban areas. This review aims to provide an overview of the sources, health effects and mitigation strategies for indoor air pollutants in Kenya. The main goal of our study was to review existing literature on indoor air pollution in Kenya with the aim of identifying research gaps for future research. Our methodology involved a critical examination of the existing literature review. This is because traditional fuel burning for cooking and heating, and kerosene lamps are major sources of indoor air pollution. Exposure to air pollutants can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular disease among women and children who are more vulnerable. Despite efforts to improve indoor air quality, significant challenges remain including access to clean fuels and technologies, inadequate infrastructure, and low awareness of health impact of indoor air pollution. Mitigation strategies include the transition to cleaner cooking sources, solar lamps for lighting and education campaigns on health impacts. The review concludes that a multifaceted approach involving various stakeholders is necessary to effectively address indoor air pollution in Kenya and improve public health.

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Indoor environment exposure and children's health

Cited by 8 publications

References 47 publications

Comparison of Household Environmental Factors among Children with Reported Asthma and Controls

Comparison of Household Environmental Factors among Children with Reported Asthma and Controls

Effect of Climate fluctuation in Building construction

Indoor Air Pollution in Kenya

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