Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions
Program Office, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Abstract
Schools, workplaces, businesses, and even homes are places where someone could be subjected to particulate matter (PM) – a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. PM is a ubiquitous pollutant comprising a complex and ever-changing combination of chemicals, dust, and biologic materials such as allergens. Of special concern is fine particulate matter (PM2.5), PM with a diameter of 2.5 microns (
Topics & Concepts
ParticulatesEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental healthEnvironmental chemistryChemistryMedicineOrganic chemistryAir Quality and Health Impacts