Assessing the risks associated with indoor and outdoor air quality in relation to the geographic placement of nursing home.

ABSTRACT: Indoor air quality significantly impacts the well-being and health of elderly residents in nursing homes. This study was conducted to explore the connection between indoor and outdoor PM (Particulate Matter) concentrations in nursing homes and their association with the facilities' location and construction characteristics. The findings revealed that indoor PM_2.5 and PM₁₀ concentrations ranged from 0.2 to 124 μg/m³ and 2-188.4 μg/m³, respectively, which were approximately 12.67 and 1.25 times higher than their outdoor counterparts. A strong correlation (P < 0.05) was identified between indoor PM levels and various factors, including proximity to parks, passenger terminals, and gas stations, as well as building attributes such as single-glazed win

SUBMITTER: Jafari Shahri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259808 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature