Particulate matter in the indoor air of classrooms - exploratory results from Munich and surrounding area

Fromme H., Twardella D., Dietrich S., Heitmann D., Schierl R., Liebl B., Rüden H.
Year:
2007
Bibliographic info:
Atmospheric Environment, Vol 41, Issue 4, February 2007, pp 854-866

To learn more about indoor PM concentrations and associated health risks in schools, data has been collected on indoor air climate parameters in German classrooms (92 in winter 2004-2005 and 75 in summer 2005) only during teaching hours. The results showed that exposure to particulate matter in school is high. Further investigations are necessary to assess the toxic potential of indoor particles and develop strategies to ensure a better IAQ in schools.

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