Why study Indoor Air Pollution?

The average European spends 90% of their time indoors so the quality of the air we breathe plays a significant role in our health and well-being. Over the last few decades there have been many advances in the design and construction of domestic dwellings. As a result, the amount of air movement in today’s buildings is estimated to be 10 times lower than it was 30 years ago. Activities in the home such as cooking, heating and smoking, along with reduced air exchange can result in indoor air pollutants reaching levels greater than those found outdoors.

Indoor air pollution has been identified as one of the key factors related to the development of respiratory illnesses, such as asthma and allergies. However due to a limited amount of information on the type and the levels of indoor air pollutants in homes, it has been difficult for Governments to establish guidance in this area. Projects like IAPAH will gather information which will help improve our understanding of this important topic.

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