Quality of indoor air in educational institutions and adverse public health in Europe: A scoping review
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Ioannis Pantelis Adamopoulos 1 2 * , Niki Fotios Syrou 3 , Maad Mijwil 4 , Pramila Thapa 5 , Guma Ali 6 , Lóránt Dénes Dávid 7 8 9
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1 Department of Environmental Hygiene and Public Health Inspections, Hellenic Republic Region of Attica, Athens, GREECE2 Department of Public Health Policy, Sector of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, Athens, GREECE3 Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Karies, Trikala, GREECE4 College of Administration and Economics, Al-Iraqia University, Baghdad, IRAQ5 Life Skills Education Institute Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, NEPAL6 Department of Computer and Information Science, Faculty of Technoscience, Muni University, Arua, UGANDA7 Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Faculty of Economics and Business, John von Neumann University, Kecskemét, HUNGARY8 Department of Sustainable Tourism, Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Economy, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gödöllő, HUNGARY9 Savaria Department of Business Economics, Savaria University Centre, Faculty of Social Sciences, Eötvös Loránd University; Szombathely, HUNGARY* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Indoor air quality (IAQ) at educational institutions has emerged as an important public health issue, affecting the health and cognitive performance of school-aged children, students, and faculty alike. This scoping review study seeks to investigate and synthesize current literature on the factors influencing the current state of research on IAQ in educational institutions and its implications for public health. The methodology of this study is the scoping review with the guidelines of preferred reporting items for extension reviews. The technique thoroughly investigated peer-reviewed journals, international organizations, government reports, and case studies on IAQ in educational contexts. Using keywords such as IAQ; educational institutions; public health; Europe, and “adverse health outcomes,” the study’s inclusion and exclusion criteria, as well as the criteria use of quality assessments. The results show that poor IAQ is linked to various public health problems, including respiratory issues and cognitive impairments, especially among vulnerable groups like children and teachers. Inadequate ventilation, volatile organic compounds, mold growth, and external contaminants are all common causes of poor IAQ. Monitoring and management measures are required to improve IAQ in Educational Institutions, encouraging students’ health and academic performance. Policy implications are also important for interdisciplinary approaches addressing this public health concern.

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Article Type: Review Article

ELECTRON J GEN MED, Volume 22, Issue 2, April 2025, Article No: em632

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/15962

Publication date: 01 Mar 2025

Online publication date: 13 Feb 2025

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