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Indoor air quality in public schools - Preliminary results and progress of EDC(...

Indoor Air Quality at Portuguese Firehouses

This work assessed firefighters exposure to gases pollutants in non- fire work settings during the pre-fire season as a baseline for the respective occupational exposure characterization. Indoor air sampling (total volatile organic compoundsTVOCs, ozone-O3, and carbon di oxide-CO2) was conducted for two weeks in the pre-fire season of 2021 in seven firehouses (FH1FH7) situated in the north-interior of Portugal....

Indoor Air Quality in Fitness Centers with/without the Restrictions of COVID-19

After the lockdown due to COVID-19, the sports facilities were subjected to specific public health rules, namely in terms of the type of ventilation, hygiene and sanitation and restrictions for occupancy. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of public health restrictions on levels of gaseous pollutants (CO2 and total volatile organic compoundsTVOCs) and comfort parameters (temperatureT, relative humidityRH) ...

Children exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals: what do we know until now ...

Distribution and Exposure Levels to Particulate Matter in Gyms Located in Shopp...

Suitable indoor air quality is of utmost importance in places where physical activities are performed in order to maximize the related health benefits. This study evaluated the exposure to different particulate matter (PM) fractions and characterized thermal comfort parameters in three fitness centers (FCs) located in shopping malls. PM was continuously (n = 216,000) monitored for 34 days in three FCs situated ...

Assessment of indoor air quality in health clubs: insights into (ultra)fine and...

Introduction: Exercising on regular basis provides countless health benefits. To ensure the health, well-being and performance of athletes, optimal indoor air quality, regular maintenance and ventilation in sport facilities are essential. Methods: This study assessed the levels of particulate, down to the ultrafine range (PM10, PM2.5, and particle number concentration in size range of 20-1,000 nm, i.e., - PNC20...

Occupational Exposure of Firefighters in Non-fire Settings

This work assessed firefighters exposure to particulate matter (PM) in non-fire work settings during pre-fire season, as a baseline for the respective occupational exposure characterization. Indoor and outdoor air sampling was conducted for two weeks in pre-fire season of 2021 in seven fire corporations (FC1-FC7) in north of Portugal. PM fractions (PM2.5, PM10) were continuously monitored concurrently in indoor...

Particulate matter concentration and distribution in occupational settings: a c...

Air pollution in primary educational environments in a European context

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 pa...

Air Quality in Fitness Centers: The Impact of Ventilation Restrictions-A Case S...

To stay healthy, people frequent sports facilities. This work aimed to evaluate air pollution and comfort parameters in a fitness club in the post lockdown period (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), focusing on particulate material (PM10, PM2.5) and gaseous pollutants (total volatile organic compounds-TVOCs, carbon dioxide-CO2, and carbon monoxide CO). Sampling was carried out for 10 consecutive days in October 202...