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Brilio.net - Exposure to indoor air pollution can indeed pose health risks. Indoor air quality can be even worse than outdoor air quality. Therefore, it is important to know the impact and how to overcome it.
The research entitled "Indoor Air Quality and health" states that indoor air pollution has become a concern throughout the world, because it has a huge impact on the health and well-being of the occupants inside. The influencing factor is pollution from outside the room that comes in, such as vehicle fumes or industrial activities.
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Apart from that, there is also contamination from inside the room, such as building materials, furniture, heating and cooling systems, cooking activities, electronic devices or household cleaning machines. This will be exacerbated by the activities of the residents, such as smoking habits which cause pollution.
Almost everyone is at risk from indoor air pollution. This also depends on a person's health condition and the building where they live. This is especially dangerous for people who spend 90% of their time indoors.
Impact of indoor pollution.
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Reporting from nefusa.org, children are at higher risk of experiencing the negative impact of indoor air pollution on health, because of the large amount of time they spend in school buildings. It is difficult for children to process toxins like adults. So if any pollution enters the body, it will be very dangerous. However, adults are also very likely to be exposed to this pollution.
The effects that can occur when exposed to indoor air pollution are irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, headaches, dizziness and fatigue. Such immediate effects are usually short-term and treatable.
However, there are also long-term effects that may appear years after exposure occurs. This impact includes various respiratory diseases, heart disease, cancer and also other diseases that are fatal.
Efforts to overcome indoor pollution.
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In fact, it is difficult to solve this indoor pollution problem. However, there are at least several ways to reduce pollution levels. In an article published by weforum.org, one of them is using proper ventilation. Good ventilation helps remove indoor air pollution and replace it with fresh, clean air from outside.
Apart from that, you can also use an air filter. Effectively, the filter removes pollution such as pet dander, dust, and tobacco smoke. Filters can be used in a variety of ways, including in vacuum cleaners and air purifiers.
It is also important to use room cleaning products. Choose environmentally friendly cleaners made from natural ingredients such as white vinegar, baking soda, citrus fruits, and essential oils. These natural ingredients are safe for indoor use and are effective at cleaning surfaces and removing dirt, dust and debris.
Of course, what is no less important is keeping the room clean and dry. This is especially important in areas that tend to grow mold and mildew, for example in the kitchen and bathroom.
Then the last thing is to maintain indoor plants. Indoor plants help purify the air by absorbing contaminants and releasing oxygen. Additionally, indoor plants help improve indoor air quality by increasing humidity and reducing dust levels.
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