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A Critical Review on the Indoor Air Quality Status of Schools in India

Niyathi Vijay * and Jaya Divakaran Sarasamma

1 Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala India

Corresponding author Email: niyathi@keralauniversity.ac.in

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.19.3.3

The quality air in the indoor environment significantly impacts anthropological health and well-being. Suboptimal environmental air quality can lead to respiratory and other diseases among students worldwide. The objective of this study is to scientifically evaluate and summarize the available data on Indoor Air Quality in Indian school settings, based on a review of relevant research papers. From the 172 articles analysed, there are only 36 articles related to the Indian perspectives on indoor air quality. In an Indian scenario, thermal comfort inside a school classroom is directly proportional to the natural ventilation. The review of the available research articles illustrates that occupants all over India are adapted to a temperature range of 17 - 33.70 C, with a difference in climate. Case studies on indoor air quality in schools have consistently identified eight key pollutants of concern: Carbon monoxide (CO), Particulate matter (PM), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Ozone (O3), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), and Bioaerosols. Climate change may worsen indoor air quality and cause new problems as the frequency of adverse outdoor conditions changes. Further research is essential to study indoor air pollution in schools and its associated health impacts, utilizing standardized protocols and methodologies to ensure comparable and reliable data

Indoor Air Quality; Natural Ventilation; Particulate Matter; Thermal Adaptation

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Vijay N, Sarasamma J. D. A Critical Review on the Indoor Air Quality Status of Schools in India. Curr World Environ 2024;19(3). DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.19.3.3

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