2024
No
Quantifying indoor air quality determinants in urban and rural nursery and primary schools
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935119303317
Branco, M.C.M.
Europe
Review
Elementary (K-5)
Temperature
Humidity
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Ozone (O3)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
children
Nursery and Primary schools
Exposure
Indoor air quality
Monitoring in 101 rooms across 25 schools found high PM2.5 and CO₂ levels, especially in urban areas. Key predictors included background pollution, flooring, humidity, and heating. Results support ventilation, cleaning, and design improvements.
2019