Figures
- FIGURE 1
How poor housing impacts paediatric respiratory health. HDM: house dust mite; PM: particulate matter; VOCs: volatile organic compounds; CO2: carbon dioxide.
Tables
- TABLE 1
Sources of indoor particulate matter
Outdoor particulate matter (industry, traffic, etc.) Cooking (gas versus induction, cooker hoods) Fireplaces (wood and coal) Combustion heating Smoking or e-cigarette/vaping devices Dust Biological matter (mould spores, house dust mites, pet dander, pest droppings) Scented candles/incense Aerosols (from cleaning, air fresheners, etc.) Information from [8].
- TABLE 2
Multilevel action to address housing-associated child health
In healthcare Ensure housing and living environment incorporated into all aspects of clinical care Specialist clinics designed to address housing issues and how these relate to poorer (respiratory) health outcomes (e.g. Alder Hey Children's Hospital (UK) Clean Air Clinic) Research linking health and environmental data, specifically focussed on antenatal and child health In the building industry Affordable new homes and retrofitting in keeping with gold standards [68] At local council and government level Better regulation of housing standards and tenants' rights Joined health and housing departments UNICEF child's rights impact assessments for housing policies [3] UNICEF: United Nations Children's Fund.
Vol 19 Issue 2
Table of Contents
The impact of poor housing and indoor air quality on respiratory health in children
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- Article
- Abstract
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- Introduction
- What do we mean by “poor-quality housing” and how does it contribute to IAQ?
- How does poor housing and IAP contribute to poor respiratory health in children?
- Which children are at most risk of poor respiratory health due to poor-quality housing?
- How can we address respiratory ill health associated with poor-quality housing?
- Putting it all together
- Footnotes
- References
- Figures & Data
- Info & Metrics