Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollution

Volume 2: Air Pollution, Human Health, and the Environment

1st Edition - April 1, 2024
Editors: Mohammad Hadi Dehghani, Rama Rao Karri, Teresa Vera, Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 6 0 9 0 - 5
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Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollution, Volume Two, Air Pollution, Human Health, and the Environment is part of a three volume series. This volume covers the various classifications of indoor air pollutants and discusses the health impact of indoor pollutants, such as gaseous pollutants and particulate matter. It also examines epidemiological studies related to different air pollutants on health and the workplace. This book begins with an overview of classifications, sources, and occurrences of indoor air pollutants. It also examines the environmental and health impacts due to organic and inorganic air pollutants and how to mitigate them through exposure and risk management.

Other sections explore “sick building syndrome,” which causes acute health and discomfort that appears to be linked to time spent in a building. Recent trends and control strategies for occupation exposure due to poor indoor air quality in industrial and nonindustrial workplaces to human health are also covered. This book is a valuable reference for academicians, researchers, and students in environmental health, public health, and occupational health, as well as environmental engineers, meteorologists, epidemiologists, medical researchers, and environmental toxicologists.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
About the editors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Classification, sources, and occurrence of indoor air pollutants: a comprehensive overview
Abstract
Acronyms
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Classification of indoor air pollutants
1.3 Sources of indoor air pollutants
1.4 Occurrence of indoor air pollutants
1.5 Monitoring and measurement techniques
1.6 Health effects and impacts
1.7 Mitigation and prevention strategies
1.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 2. Household air pollution and human health
Abstract
Graphical abstract
Acronym
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Main pollutants in indoor air environment
2.3 Future prospects
2.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3. Epidemiological aspects of indoor air pollution
Abstract
List of abbreviation
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Epidemiology of indoor air pollution-related disease
3.3 Indoor air pollution in different environments
3.4 Using epidemiological approaches to study the adverse effects of indoor air pollution
3.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Bioaerosols and their health effects
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Bioaerosols: origin and sources
4.3 Health hazards of bioaerosol exposure
4.4 Minimizing bioaerosol exposure
4.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Poor indoor air quality impacts in industrial and non-industrial workplace to human health: the recent trends and control strategies
Abstract
Abbreviations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Type and sources of indoor air pollutants
5.3 Indoor sources
5.4 Outdoor sources
5.5 Exposure pattern and health impacts of indoor air pollutants
5.6 Factors influencing indoor air quality
5.7 Human activity
5.8 Geographic variations in indoor air quality
5.9 Building factors
5.10 Monitoring and controlling indoor air quality
5.11 Continuous sampling
5.12 Integrated sampling
5.13 Grab sampling
5.14 Controlling air pollutants sources
5.15 Utilization of personal protective equipment for all employees
5.16 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Environmental and health effects due to inorganic air pollutants
Abstract
Abbreviation
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Sources of inorganic particulates
6.3 Buildings and physical environments
6.4 Health impact of inorganic pollutants exposure
6.5 Controlling the inorganic pollutants and future challenges
6.6 Conclusions
Conflict of interest
References
Chapter 7. A comprehensive review of the potential outcomes of exposure to tobacco smoke or secondhand smoke
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Environmental and health effects due to volatile organic compounds
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Biogenic sources of volatile organic compounds
8.3 Anthropogenic sources of volatile organic compounds
8.4 Volatile organic compound removal technologies
8.5 Opportunities and recommendations
8.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9. Ventilation and indoor air quality
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Indoor air pollutant versus indoor air quality
9.3 Time spent in indoor environment
9.4 Indoor air quality guidelines and standards
9.5 Impact of ventilation on indoor air quality
9.6 Indoor air quality and ventilation
9.7 Role of ventilation in decreasing potential health dangers
9.8 Conclusion
References
Index

Mohammad Hadi Dehghani

Prof. Mohammad Hadi Dehghani is a full professor at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. His scientific research interest is environmental science. He also has the distinction of being listed in the top 2% of the world’s most influential environmental sciences for the years 2021–23.

Affiliations and expertise

Full Professor, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran, Iran

Rama Rao Karri

Dr. Rama Rao Karri is a professor (senior assistant) in the Faculty of Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Brunei. He has over 18 years of experience in academia, industry, and research. He has published 200+ research articles in reputed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Technology of Brunei, India

Teresa Vera

Dr. Teresa Vera is a chemical researcher with the CEAM Foundation at the EUPHORE installation (European Photoreactor), one of the largest research facilities in Spain and Europe to study atmospheric chemical processes. She obtained her PhD from the Valencia University and has more than 25 years of experience in the area of atmospheric chemistry.

Affiliations and expertise

Chemical Researcher, Fundación CEAM (EUPHORE Lab), Spain

Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan

Prof. Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan is a professor of air pollution chemistry in the Air Pollution Research Department at the Environment and Climate Change Research Institute, National Research Centre in Dokki, Giza, Egypt. Her main field of interest is air pollution monitoring and measurements, atmospheric photochemical reactions, the atmosphere's chemistry and chemical composition, and the study of pollutants in urban, industrial, and rural areas. She has about 30 years of experience in the area of atmospheric chemistry.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Air Pollution Chemistry in Air Pollution Research Department, Environment and Climate Change Research Institute, National Research Centre, Egypt