Indoor air pollutants in homes and schools

Authors
Etzel, RA
Citation
Ra. Etzel, Indoor air pollutants in homes and schools, PED CLIN NA, 48(5), 2001, pp. 1153
Citations number
60
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00313955 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-3955(200110)48:5<1153:IAPIHA>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Exposure to four indoor air pollutants (carbon monoxide, environmental toba cco smoke, mold spores, and mercury vapor) may contribute to serious illnes s or death among children. Specific guidance is given regarding when to mea sure these pollutants and levels that are considered acceptable. Rules of t humb are provided to assist the clinician faced with an indoor air pollutio n issue.