Annotated Bibliography Of IAQ

Researchers at the University of Michigan found “evidence that certain respiratory problems, including symptoms in asthmatics who are sensitive to mold, are associated with exposure to mold and damp conditions.”

Poor air quality is associated with some health issues from the short-term problems to severe

Air pollution has been recognized as a major threat to environmental health, and the effects that it can have on the population are extremely varied. In the environmental aspects, air

When in doubt, contact your local indoor air quality specialist. The CDC website lists contact information by state, and provides links to other valuable resources, including the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA).

As described by the World Health Organization, three environmental determinants of health are; air pollution, housing quality, and hazardous wastes (WHO, 2016). When an individual is not in a comfortable and safe environment, their health can severely decline. Many people in the world suffer from both household air pollution, and also ambient air pollution (WHO, 2016). Pollution can contribute to fatal chronic illnesses in adults and acute lower respiratory infections in children younger than five years old, but is extremely preventable (WHO, 2016). The World Health Organization estimates that in 2012, over 6 million people died as a result of household and ambient air pollution and was responsible for almost 8 percent of the world’s mortality

Unlike the first two days during which I conducted my experiment, the levels of PM 2.5 did not appear to follow a recognizable pattern. Among the 8 living spaces with the highest levels of PM 2.5 for the day, 4 were “green” locations (Dorechester Condominiums, Rittenhouse Square, New College House and Clark Park) and 4 were “red” locations ( Liberty Lands, Granary Apartments, Sister Cities Park, and Schimdt Commons). The average level of PM 2.5 for the “green” locations was 12.79 and the average level of PM 2.5 for the “red” locations was 11.75. Although the “green” locations had the highest levels of PM 2.5 on average, the difference between the averages for both sets of living spaces was relatively small. The AQI score on Day 3 was 40, which mas much higher than the scores on Day 1 and Day 2. This factor explains why the average amount PM 2.5 was much higher on Day 3 than Day 1 and Day 2.

Of this research the researcher discovered that a particular percentage of the building possessed ventilation complications.

For this assessment, the “Home Environmental Health and Safety Tool” by Davis, was utililzed (2007). It is referred to as Appendix A.

Indoor air pollution can occur in the gaseous form (gases and vapors) or as airborne dusts, sprays, fumes, smokes, and mists, Airborne dusts are of major concern because they are related to the widespread occupational lung diseases as well as intoxications such as lead poisoning

Professor’s comment: This student’s research paper synthesizes the results of a well-selected group of articles that explore relationships between asthma and air pollution. That laboratory science is at base a social enterprise is nicely exemplified by the focus of the studies she reviews. In drawing from the articles she reviews and in organizing her paper, the student maintains a good balance between discussing air-borne pollutants themselves and their physical effects, between analysis and implication. The result is a readable and interesting explanation of current work on this increasingly important subject.

Ordinarily, buildings are not designed this way. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the average American spends 93% of their life indoors. (Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology (2001) Yet the places that we spend the most time in are also some of the worst for our health “concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.”(Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology (2001)

2012, 268). Today clinical studies have proven air pollution causes lower birth weight, growth retardation and malformations, particularly in soft tissue (Connell et al. 2012, 268). Many women in urban centres would have spent long times in areas of higher air pollution especially due to the low ventilation in houses and rooms, such as the kitchen. These occupation and living conditions can have substantial effects on health and by taking a wider socio-cultural, environmental and historical context (Swales 2013, 319-320) the link between these and health can be examined.

The simple fact here is that when the ducts in a residence are dirty, the impurities inside the ducts find their way into the air of the interior of a home. This means those living in the home ingest such impurities each and every time they take a breath. Among these impurities are mold, dust, fungus, and bacteria. All of these impurities can have serious consequences when they are ingested

Air pollution is one the effect of the environment problem that human is faced now a day. An air pollutant is the mixture of solid or fine particle and gases that are suspended in the air usually caused by human activities, and their inhaling is harmful to human body [1]. Recently in December 2015, the air quality in the city of Beijing in China was unhealthy that forced schools to close, outdoor constructions to halt and to reduce car traffics [2]. In New York City is not also immune to this scourge. According to New York Environmental Protection, air pollution in New York City is significantly environmental threat despite many improvements [3]. This research project investigates the indoor air quality at Hostos Community College. The objective

My purpose in this research is to compare two of the most well-known and major ventilation systems. These systems are used in many institutions both public and private and they are designed to remove contaminants. This review is important because a good clean environment (including air that is free of toxic pollutants) is of vital interest to the community. No one should have to worry that the air they are breathing is harmful to their health. This outline will feature detailed information on "dilution (or general) ventilation" and "local exhaust ventilation"; it will also present contrasting aspects of both kinds of ventilation. There are advantages and disadvantages to both systems of ventilation. The public should be knowledgeable about these systems of ventilation for their own health and well being.