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Health Impacts Related to Indoor Air Pollutants
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Health Impacts Related to Indoor Air Pollutants

A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Quality and Human Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 June 2024 | Viewed by 1859

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Haider A. Khwaja

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Environmental Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY, USA
Interests: acid rain; cloud water chemistry; water and human health issues; health impacts of air pollution
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Dr. Azhar Siddique

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Environment and Sustainability Center, Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar
Interests: air pollution studies; air quality; water quality; public health; environmental chemistry; environmental science; environmental analysis; health risk assessment; environmental pollution; environmental monitoring
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Dr. Mirza M. Hussain

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Wadsworth Center, New York state Department of Health, Albany, NY, USA
Interests: air quality; particulate matter; atmospheric pollution; air pollution studies; air sampling; aerosol chemistry
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Air pollution has caused significant concern worldwide due to its widespread nature, damage to our environment, and risk to human health. Globally, air pollution contributes to 8.3 million premature deaths, 275 million Daily Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), and a burden of USD 4.6 trillion annually. Exposure to air pollutants comprises contributions from outdoor, indoor, commuting, and time-activity patterns in different microenvironments. Both long-term and short-term exposure to air pollution have been linked to various diseases, e.g., cardiopulmonary diseases, cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, neurodegenerative diseases, mental health issues, pregnancy losses, reduced birth weight, and decreased life expectancy. Although the biological mechanisms underlying these adverse health effects remain obscure, significant progress to uncover them has been made. This Special Issue, “Health Impacts Related to Indoor Air Pollutants”, will provide a platform allowing the scientific community to promote their investigations and ideas, using both conventional and emerging tools, to tackle the issue. The current issue will focus on, but is not limited to, the following areas:
  • Indoor air pollution;
  • Organic and inorganic contaminants;
  • Bioaerosols;
  • Measurements, forecasting and modeling of indoor air quality;
  • Source apportionment;
  • Air quality and human health impacts;
  • Exposure assessment;
  • Epidemiology;
  • Toxicology;
  • Characterization, communication, and management of risk.

Dr. Haider A. Khwaja
Dr. Azhar Siddique
Dr. Mirza M. Hussain
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Atmosphere is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • air pollution
  • health effects
  • gaseous pollutants
  • particulate matter exposure
  • epidemiological studies
  • bioaerosols

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Ventilation Strategies for Mitigating Indoor Air Pollutants in High-Rise Residential Buildings: A Case Study in Dubai
by Chuloh Jung and Naglaa Sami Abdelaziz Mahmoud
Atmosphere 2023, 14(11), 1600; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14111600 - 26 Oct 2023
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This study investigates the effectiveness of different ventilation methods in reducing indoor air pollutants in newly constructed residential buildings, focusing on indoor air quality (IAQ) in Dubai. The paper highlights the growing concern for IAQ in response to residents’ increasing awareness of their [...] Read more.
This study investigates the effectiveness of different ventilation methods in reducing indoor air pollutants in newly constructed residential buildings, focusing on indoor air quality (IAQ) in Dubai. The paper highlights the growing concern for IAQ in response to residents’ increasing awareness of their well-being and environmental sustainability. The study examines the concentrations of formaldehyde (HCHO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) in bedrooms and living rooms before and after implementing various ventilation methods during the construction phase. The findings indicate that mechanical exhaust ventilation, mainly through bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans, was highly effective in reducing HCHO levels. Combining kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans demonstrated the most significant reduction in HCHO concentrations. Similarly, reductions in VOCs, such as ethylbenzene, toluene, and xylene, were observed with different ventilation methods. Natural ventilation also proved effective in reducing pollutant concentrations. The results emphasize the importance of implementing appropriate ventilation strategies to improve IAQ in residential buildings. However, the study acknowledges the limitations of a single-location measurement and recommends further research to validate the findings across different building types and locations. Additionally, long-term studies are necessary to assess the sustained effects of ventilation methods on IAQ. The study highlights the significance of addressing IAQ concerns in residential buildings and suggests potential research directions to explore other ventilation strategies and their energy efficiency implications. Ultimately, this research contributes to developing healthier and sustainable living environments by promoting effective ventilation strategies to mitigate indoor air pollutants. Full article
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