Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollution: A Comprehensive Review

Written by esteemed experts Mohammad Hadi Dehghani PhD, Rama Rao Karri, Teresa Vera, and Salwa Kamal Mohamed Hassan PhD, this book is part of a three-volume series that delves into the critical topic of air pollution, human health, and the environment.

Classifications and Health Impacts of Indoor Air Pollutants

This second volume expertly covers the various classifications of indoor air pollutants and their health impacts, including gaseous pollutants and particulate matter. The authors examine epidemiological studies related to different air pollutants on health and the workplace, providing valuable insights for readers.

Understanding Indoor Air Pollutants: Sources, Occurrences, and Mitigation Strategies

The book begins with an in-depth overview of the classifications, sources, and occurrences of indoor air pollutants. It then delves into the environmental and health impacts of organic and inorganic air pollutants, highlighting the importance of exposure and risk management in mitigating these effects.

Sick Building Syndrome and Indoor Air Quality

One of the key topics covered in this volume is sick building syndrome, a condition that causes acute health and discomfort linked to time spent in a building. The authors also explore recent trends and control strategies for occupational exposure due to poor indoor air quality in industrial and nonindustrial workplaces, and their impact on human health.

A Valuable Resource for Academics and Professionals

This book is a valuable reference for academicians, researchers, and students in environmental health, public health, occupational health, and environmental engineering. Medical researchers, epidemiologists, and environmental toxicologists will also find this resource indispensable.

This comprehensive volume reviews sources and occurrences of organic and inorganic air pollutants, examines the health impact of gaseous indoor pollutants and fine particulate matter on sensitive populations, and discusses indoor air quality and its link to ventilation, indoor air pollutants, and environmental quality.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Edition: 1st edition (April 18, 2024)
• Language: English
• Pages: 266
• ISBN-10: 0443160902
• ISBN-13: 978-0443160905