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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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An outbreak of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 antigenic variants exhibiting cross-resistance to oseltamivir and peramivir in an elementary school in Japan, September 2024
Takashita, Emi
This study investigated an influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 outbreak in a Japanese elementary school using antigenic analysis and sequencing. Results showed oseltamivir and peramivir cross-resistance, highlighting the need for strong antiviral monitoring…
Keywords: None listed by authors
Modelling the effects of intervention measures in reducing the risk of norovirus transmission in preschool settings
Lee, Edward
This study used SEIR modeling to simulate norovirus spread in Singaporean preschools. Isolating sick children, handwashing, and disinfection sharply reduced transmission, highlighting the need for comprehensive hygiene protocols in early education…
Keywords: None listed by authors
Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminth infections among schoolchildren living along the shore of Lake Hawassa, southern Ethiopia
Beyene, Belay
This study assessed Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminths in 363 Ethiopian schoolchildren using microscopy. Results showed 59.8% prevalence, underscoring the need to intensify deworming and strengthen sanitation interventions.
Keywords: Prevalence, Schistosoma mansoni, Soil-transmitted helminths, Deworming, Diagnostic methods
Assessing 7-year heat-stress exposures and adaptation strategies for children using a real-time monitoring network in Taiwan
Lung, Shih-Chun Candice
Using 7 years of WBGT data from 20 Taiwanese schools, this study assessed daily heat stress in children ages 7-15. Results identified local risk patterns and showed that shading or indoor relocation reduced WBGT levels and the number of dangerous…
Keywords: heat and health, students' heat exposure, Children and heat, health adaptation, Sustainable development goal 3
SchoolHEAT: Racial and Ethnic Inequity in School Temperature
Jones, Kelly K.
This study used nationwide U.S. school temperature data and statistical modeling to show that schools with more Black and Hispanic students face higher indoor temperatures, especially in warmer months, highlighting the need for equitable climate…
Keywords: Land surface temperature disparities, School wellness, Climate, Heat exposure
Gut-microbiome profiles among Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) infected Ethiopian children enrolled in the school-based mass deworming program
Taye, Bineyam
This study assessed gut microbiomes in Ethiopian schoolchildren using stool sampling and 16S rRNA sequencing. Trichuris trichiura infection reduced microbial diversity, highlighting the need to balance deworming programs with microbiome health…
Keywords: None listed by authors
The influence of activity patterns and relative humidity on particle resuspension in classrooms
Yuan, Feng
This study used experiments and modeling to examine how children’s activity and humidity affect particulate matter resuspension in classrooms. Movement speed, density, and humidity influenced PM levels, informing strategies to improve school air…
Keywords: Indoor air quality , Particle resuspension, Activity patterns, Relative humidity
Epidemiology of intestinal parasitosis in schoolchildren in the Moughatâa of Riyadh (Nouakchott)
Ba, Ousmane
This study used surveys and stool tests to assess intestinal parasites among Mauritanian primary students. A 3.08% prevalence, mainly protozoa, provides evidence to support public health efforts to improve school hygiene and reduce parasitic burden.
Keywords: Intestinal parasitoses, Schools, Epidemiology, Hygiene, Entamoeba, Hymenolepis nana, Mauritania
An outbreak associated with Escherichia albertii in a junior high school, China
Huang, Shiwang
This study analyzed an Escherichia albertii outbreak in a Chinese junior high school using patient data, swabs, and genome sequencing. With 22 cases, findings support improved foodborne outbreak tracking and genomic surveillance in schools.
Keywords: Escherichia albertii, foodborne-pathogen, Gastroenteritis, Outbreaks, Whole-genome sequencing
Assessing the National Health, Education, and Air Quality Benefits of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s School Bus Rebate Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial Design
Adar, Sara D.
This randomized trial evaluated the US EPA’s School Bus Rebate Program. Replacing old buses improved attendance, test scores, and reduced PM2.5, providing evidence of educational and health benefits from cleaner school transportation.
Keywords: None listed by authors