A review of progress in research of relationship between air pollution and perinatal depression
In recent years, the increasing incidence of perinatal depression has become an important public health problem. In addition to the traditional social demographic factors, biological factors, obstetric factors, etc., the association between air pollution
Mengqing SHANG, Beibei ZHU, Fangbiao TAO
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Housing as a modifier of air contaminant and temperature exposure in Great Britain: A modelling framework [PDF]
This paper presents the development of a modelling framework that quantifies the modifying effect of dwelling characteristics on exposure to indoor air pollution and excess temperature.
Biddulph, P+7 more
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Children's exposure to indoor air in schools: Impact on wheezing [PDF]
Wheezing is a common symptom in childhood and has been associated with air pollution. Children spend a large part of their time in school, this being the most important indoor environment apart from home.
Conceição Alvim Ferraz+4 more
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Quantification of viable bioaerosol emanation from an ACMV system and its impact on indoor bioaerosol pollution [PDF]
Viable bioaerosol can deposit and multiply in air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems, eventually entering indoor environments after these systems are operated and contributing to indoor pollution.
Ng, Bing Feng+3 more
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Indoor air pollution is one of the human health threat problems in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. In these countries, due to unfavorable meteorological conditions, such as elevated ambient temperature, high relative humidity, and natural ...
Patrick Amoatey+3 more
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What do we know about indoor air quality of nurseries? A review of the literature [PDF]
Considering the alarming rise in the rate of asthma and respiratory diseases among school children, it is of great importance to investigate all probable causes. Outside of the home, children spend most of their time in school.
Cooper, E+4 more
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Exposure to indoor air pollution across socio-economic groups: A review of the literature and a modelling methodology [PDF]
Disparities in outdoor air pollution exposure between populations of different socio-economic status is a growing area of research, widely explored in environmental health literature.
Davies, M+5 more
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Indoor air pollution may increase the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) in Chinese rural populations. However, this association remains a subject of debate. We conducted a population-based case-control study of 222 NTD and 517 control mothers recruited
Huiting Chen+6 more
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Application of an indoor air pollution metamodel to a spatially-distributed housing stock [PDF]
Estimates of population air pollution exposure typically rely on the outdoor component only, and rarely account for populations spending the majority of their time indoors.
Abadie+54 more
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Indoor Air Pollution: A Review on the Challenges in Third World Countries
Background: The challenges of third-world countries toward curbing indoor air pollution seem insurmountable as its solution is closely linked to their economic incapacities, lifestyle, and existing outdoor air quality.
ME Emetere+6 more
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