Air pollution in primary educational environments in a European context

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2022

Authors

Klara Slezakova (Author) FEUP; Kotlík, B (Author) Other; Maria do Carmo Pereira (Author) FEUP

Book

Title: Indoor Air Quality: Control, Health Implications and Challenges

Pages: 37-51

ISBN: 979-888697181-1

Electronic ISBN: 979-888697134-7

Indexing

Scopus - 0 Citations

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Natural sciences > Environmental science

Associated Projects

EDC(Mind)2 - Desreguladores endócrinos e ambientes interiores saudáveis: investigar a relação entre exposição ambiental, o neurodesenvolvimento e comportamento social em crianças Compatibilidade com leitor de ecrã ativada.

LEPABE - Financiamento Plurianual 2020-2023 da Unidade de I&D LEPABE - Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00X-7DD

Abstract (EN): As the modern population grows, most residents live in cities with inadequate ambient air quality. While daily exposure to outdoor air pollution is inevitable, people spend most of their time indoors. Thus, indoor air quality (IAQ) has significant impacts on human health, possibly leading to greater risks than outdoor pollution, which is especially relevant for susceptible populations. Children spend a large part of their daily time in education settings (such as nurseries, kindergartens, preschools, primary and elementary schools). The respective indoor air quality is a significant parameter for their health. However, despite the relevance of these specific environments, the current knowledge concerning the respective levels of pollution and child exposures is far from comprehensive. The present chapter introduces the topic of indoor air pollution in child populations. It outlines the relevance of child education settings, emphasizing large-scale studies conducted in primary schools within the European context. © 2022 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific