Health Risk Assessment of Indoor Air Quality, Socioeconomic and House Characteristics on Respiratory Health among Women and Children of Tirupur, South India
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| ID | 15468643 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Krassi Rumchev (0000-0002-4686-6462, Curtin University, autor correspondente), Yun Zhao (0000-0002-2323-2926, Curtin University), Jeffery Spickett (Curtin University) |
| Ano | 2017 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Fascículo | 4 |
| Páginas | 429-429 |
| Data de publicação | 2017-04-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sim |
| Open Access | Sim |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Periódico | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores do periódico | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Editora | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph14040429 |
| PMID | 28420188 |
| OpenAlex | W2605879573 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citações recebidas | 3 |
| Referências citadas | 17 |
Background: Indoor air pollution is still considered as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide and especially in developing countries, including India. This study aims to assess social, housing, and indoor environmental factors associated with respiratory health among mothers and children. Methods: The study was conducted in the city of Tirupur, South India. We quantitatively assessed the indoor exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and carbon monoxide in relation to respiratory health among women and children. Information on health status, household characteristics and socioeconomic factors was collected using a modified standardised questionnaire. Results: This study demonstrates the significant health impact of housing and socioeconomic characteristics on the burden of respiratory illness among women and children in urban South India. Increased respiratory symptoms were recorded among women and children from low income households, and those who allowed smoking inside. The mean PM 2.5 concentration measured in this study was 3.8 mg/m3 which exceeded the World Health Organization (WHO) 24 h guideline value of 0.025 mg/m3. Conclusions: This study is the first to our knowledge carried out in urban South India and the findings can be used for future intervention studies
Environmental health · Geography · Indoor air quality · Meteorology · Population · Socioeconomic status · Air Quality and Health Impacts · COVID-19 impact on air quality · Energy and Environment Impacts · Medicine
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