2016
No
https://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12237
Madureira, J.
Europe
Exposure Study
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Bacteria
Fungi
Other
Indoor air quality
Bioaerosol
Particulate matter (PM)
Indoor sources
Measured PM, CO₂, VOCs, fungi, and bacteria in 73 classrooms from 20 Portuguese public primary schools. CO₂ and PM often exceeded limits. Fungal and bacterial levels were high even in ventilated rooms. Findings call for improved IAQ controls in early education settings.