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School Health Research Library
We have curated a library of peer-reviewed scientific studies from around the world published since 2016, focusing on the school built environment and occupant health and performance. This research builds on the 2017 Schools for Health: Foundations for Student Success report released by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health that synthesizes foundational research about school indoor environmental quality impacts on students and staff.
To help translate this research into action in schools, we have compiled School Health Research Highlights to help school staff and leaders access key findings and actionable strategies on priority topics.
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SARS-CoV-2 transmission with and without mask wearing or air cleaners in schools in Switzerland: A modeling study of epidemiological, environmental, and molecular data
Banholzer, Nicolas
Molecular analysis of saliva (21/262 positive) and airborne samples (10/130) detected SARS-CoV-2 throughout the study (weekly average viral concentration 0.6 copies/L) and occasionally other respiratory viruses. Overall daily average CO2 levels were…
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Evaluation of Different Natural Ventilation Strategies by Monitoring the Indoor Air Quality Using CO2 Sensors
Sanchez-Fernandez, Ana
Concluding results have allowed us to determine the maximum number of students allowed in a closed room to maintain CO2 levels at normal concentrations and the time needed to reduce these CO2 levels depending on the ventilation strategy adopted.…
Keywords: CO2, ventilation strategies, monitoring, Indoor air quality, Pollution
Indoor environmental quality in naturally ventilated schools of a dusty region: Excess health risks and effect of heating and desert dust transport
Sahin, Cagri
The median CO2 concentration was measured to be >1000 ppm in all seasons/schools. Temperature and RH fell out of the comfort zone in October-December, during which pollutant concentrations were considerably increased, specifically in November,…
Keywords: Dust transport, Excess risk, Indoor air quality, Indoor environmental quality, particulate matter, primary schools.
Effects of Allergen Exposure and Environmental Risk Factors in Schools on Childhood Asthma
Yarsky, Eva
Cockroach, mouse, dust mites, fungi, viral infections, ozone pollution, and cleaning products are common allergen exposures and environmental risk factors in schools which may affect asthma morbidity. Novel modifiable environmental risk factors in…
Keywords: pediatric asthma, Schools, Environmental exposures, obstructive lung disease
Addressing adverse synergies between chemical and biological pollutants at schools - The 'SynAir-G' hypothesis
Papodopoulos, Nikolaos G.
SynAir-G is a European Commission-funded project aiming to reveal and quantify synergistic interactions between different pollutants affecting health, from mechanisms to real life, focusing on the school setting. It will develop a comprehensive and…
Keywords: aerobiology, Allergy, artificial intelligence, Asthma, biosensors, Children, School, virus, volatile organic compounds
Environment and the Development of Severe Asthma in Inner City Population
Lee, Julia X.; Phipatanakul, Wanda; Gaffin, Jonathon M.
Many urban environmental exposures contribute to asthma burden, including tobacco/e-cigerette smoke, pest allergens, molds, and possibly synthetic chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenol A, radon, and volatile organic compounds. Individuals…
Keywords: asthma; inner city population; school; environmental health; environmental allergy
Effects of Allergen Exposure and Environmental Risk Factors in Schools on Childhood Asthma
Yarsky, Eva; Banzon, Tina; Phipatanakul, Wanda.
While several studies have investigated the benefit of environmental remediation strategies in schools and their impact on asthma morbidity, future studies are warranted to further define the effects of modifiable risk factors in schools and…
Keywords: Environmental exposures, obstructive lung disease, pediatric asthma, schools.
Addressing adverse synergies between chemical and biological pollutants at schools - The 'SynAir-G' hypothesis
Papadopoulos, Nickolaos, et al.
SynAir-G is a European Commission-funded project aiming to reveal and quantify synergistic interactions between different pollutants affecting health, from mechanisms to real life, focusing on the school setting. It will develop a comprehensive and…
Keywords: aerobiology, Allergy, artificial intelligence, Asthma, biosensors, Children, School, virus, volatile organic compounds
Examining the Effects of Physical Variables in Classrooms on Students' Attention via the Internet of Things
AYDIN, Abdulkerim; GOKTAS, Yuksel
Consequently, it was concluded that the physical variables did not have significant effects on attitudes, but temperature, air quality, light, and sound had significant effects on students' attention, motivation, and perceptions of academic…
Keywords: Internet of things; education, physical variables; learning environment; air quality; smart classroom
Determinants of Air Quality in Building Environments: A Multi-Regression Analysis and Implications for Open Teaching Practices
DIng, Ding; Si, Xiurong; Zhang, Tiejian; Chen, Feng; Liu, Yiliang; Niu, Zhengzheng.
Through an in-depth examination of multi-regression data pertaining to various environmental factors, this study reveals significant correlations and patterns that are relevant to both educators and environmental specialists.
Keywords: open teaching methodologies, Built environment, multi-regression environmental analysis, air quality index (AQI), student-centered pedagogical progression, energy systems engineering