2016
No
https://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12222
Canha, Nuno
Europe
Observational
Exposure Study
Students
Staff
Elementary (K-5)
Temperature
Humidity
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Other
Air stuffiness index
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Aldehydes
Particulate matter (PM)
Study of 51 classrooms in 17 French schools measured ventilation rates, VOCs, PM2.5, CO2, temperature, and humidity over one week; 91% had insufficient ventilation. Results support improving mechanical ventilation and IAQ to protect children’s health.