Perceived Air Quality, Thermal Comfort and Health: A Survey of Social Housing Residents in Kazakhstan DOI Creative Commons
Mainur Kurmanbekova, Jiangtao Du, Steve Sharples

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Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 2513 - 2513

Published: March 16, 2024

Kazakhstan is in Central Asia and the ninth-largest country world. Some socially vulnerable segments of Kazakh population residing subsidised social housing have experienced a range problems due to low quality construction its planning. Poor indoor environmental conditions contribute occupants’ comfort, health, general well-being. This study assessed residents’ health life, focusing on their perceived air thermal comfort satisfaction. A cross-sectional survey was conducted test effects factors Four hundred thirty-one responses were analysed, SF12v2 questionnaire used measure health-related life. Multiple regression analysis showed that negatively predicted respondents’ physical (PCS) mental (MCS) health. In addition, age, smoking, employment status had significantly negative effect PCS, while education level predictive positive effect. Thermal only MCS, as well alcohol consumption. Next, air-conditioning control factor contrast, circulation, humidity, high solar gain, temperature imbalance, duration residence consumption overall satisfaction with temperature. The odour sources from tobacco, furniture external predictors satisfaction, along residence, smoking status.

Language: Английский

Ten questions concerning the future of residential indoor air quality and its environmental justice implications DOI Creative Commons
Douglas Booker, Giorgos Petrou, Lia Chatzidiakou

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Building and Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 112957 - 112957

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Differential effects of air pollution exposure on mental health: Historical redlining in New York State DOI
Eun‐Hye Yoo, John E. Roberts

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 948, P. 174516 - 174516

Published: July 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Verification and Usability of Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Tools in the Framework of Health-Related Studies DOI Open Access
A. Aguado, Sandra Rodríguez-Sufuentes,

Francisco Verdugo

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Air, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(1), P. 3 - 3

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Indoor air quality (IAQ) significantly impacts human health, particularly in enclosed spaces where people spend most of their time. This study evaluates the performance low-cost IAQ sensors, focusing on ability to measure carbon dioxide (CO2) and particulate matter (PM) under real-world conditions. Measurements provided by these sensors were verified against calibrated reference equipment. The utilized two commercial devices from inBiot Kaiterra, comparing outputs a sensor across range CO2 concentrations (500–1200 ppm) environmental conditions (21–25 °C, 27–92% RH). Data analyzed for relative error, temporal stability, reproducibility. Results indicate strong correlation between (LCSs) at lower concentrations, with minor deviations higher levels. Environmental had minimal impact performance, highlighting robustness temperature humidity within tested ranges. For PM measurements, effectively tracked trends, but inaccuracies increased particle concentration. Overall, findings support feasibility using non-critical monitoring, offering an affordable alternative tracking trends. Additionally, LCSs can assess long-term exposure contaminants, providing insights into potential health risks useful information non-expert users.

Language: Английский

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Mental Health Vulnerabilities and Environmental Justice: A Collaborative Online International Learning Experience DOI Creative Commons
Sara Newman,

Melanie Baker,

Linda Sue Hammonds

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Creative Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 19, 2025

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Particulate Emissions During Braking Tests in Technical–Mechanical Overhaul Workshops in Armenia-Quindío (Colombia) DOI Open Access

Milena Elizabeth Gómez Yepes,

Rafael Humberto Villamízar Vargas,

Óscar García

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Environments, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 39 - 39

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Brake testing of vehicles is one the most important tests performed in technical–mechanical overhaul workshops (TMOWs). During this test, fine and ultrafine particles are emitted, exposing workers to health risks. A mixed descriptive observational study was conducted 10 TMOWs Armenia (Colombia), where particle sampling using NIOSH 0600 method. One third samples were sent for SEM analysis determine their chemical composition size. The average occupational exposure 24.31 mg/m3, almost times higher than threshold limit value particles. range sizes from 1.12 54.33 µm, with an arithmetic mean 14.89 µm. size ranged 198 nm 798 nm. Traces components refractory materials, fiberglass, wollastonite, thermoplastics, among others, typical brake pads, found. This research allows us confirm presence TMOW tests. Therefore, we recommend improvement actions based on epidemiological surveillance programs respiratory workers.

Language: Английский

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Living and neighborhood environments and anxiety symptoms among older adults in Anhui, China: evidence from a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons

Jingya Zhang,

Chen Dai,

Qīng Wáng

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BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

This study aims to investigate the relationships between living and neighborhood environmental factors anxiety symptoms among older adults residing in urban rural areas of Anhui Province, China. Data were collected from 5876 participants a cross-sectional carried out four cities located Anhui, Anxiety evaluated via Generalized Disorder scale (GAD-7), with scores 5 above defined as having symptoms. The presence dust noise context daily life was used evaluate environment participants. assessed by availability barrier-free facilities, proximity facilities (supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, parks), green blue space near participants' dwellings. Multilevel linear logistic regression analyses estimate associations these who lived dusty environments had elevated GAD-7 higher odds (dust: β = 0.754, 95% CI: 0.337, 1.171; OR 1.451, 1.164, 1.809). Having existence neighboring park decreased likelihood (barrier-free facilities: β=-0.503, -0.992, -0.085; 0.768, 0.656, 0.899; park: β=-0.478, -0.830, -0.125; 0.599, 0.440, 0.816). However, close hospital presented an increased experiencing (OR 1.377, 1.162, 1.631). Participants noisy more likely suffer anxiety, whereas those parks at lower risk. findings emphasize need for targeted interventions create age-friendly communities, suggesting integrated approach that combines health strategies mental adults.

Language: Английский

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EnvironMental Health: A Framework for an Emerging Field at the Intersection of the Environment and Mental Health Crises DOI Creative Commons
Lars Ratjen, E. D. Goddard, Elise B. Gilcher

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GeoHealth, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Abstract Understanding how the environment shapes our mental and cognitive health is imperative to support efforts that promote healthy sustainable living conditions. The etiology of conditions remains often unclear, social factors have received more scrutiny than natural or built environments. We present a conceptual framework illustrating emerging intersection between neuropsychological health, intended structure guide research funding, as well public environmental initiatives. conducted scoping review reviews existing evidence on impacts health. found an extensive body work was focused chemical hazards their associations with neurological including attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, dementia, mood. identified areas intersecting such air, water, light, green space schizophrenia behavioral Our analysis intersections allows for identification knowledge clusters gaps, contextualizing needs opportunities future funding strategies. These significant connections showcase importance understanding relationships With this work, we assert protection its integration into healthcare can bring cascading benefits synergies well‐being address economic burden crises.

Language: Английский

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Long-term Individual and Joint Exposure to Multiple Ambient Air Pollutants Associated with Progression Trajectory of Neuropsychiatric Multimorbidity: Multi-state Transition Analysis DOI
Dongze Chen, Yali Zhang, Yi Zhou

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International Journal of Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19(3)

Published: Feb. 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Natural vs. Built Visual Urban Landscape Elements Around the Home and Their Associations With Mental and Brain Health of Residents: A Narrative Review DOI Creative Commons

M. Sander,

Anne Klimesch, Larissa Samaan

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Journal of Environmental Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 102559 - 102559

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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SMART HOME TECHNOLOGIES FOR BIOHACKING DOI Creative Commons
Oleksii Bashkirtsev, Bohdana Doskaliuk

Anti-Aging Eastern Europe, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 6 - 13

Published: April 2, 2025

The rapid advancement of smart home technologies has created new opportunities for biohacking, an interdisciplinary field focused on optimizing human biology and psychology through intentional environmental lifestyle modifications. While biohacking encompasses a wide range strategies, including nutrition, supplementation, wearable health technology, the role systems in enhancing physiological cognitive functions remains underexplored. This review examines integration innovations, such as circadian lighting, chromotherapy, air water purification, ergonomic furniture, acoustic optimization, monitoring systems, biophilic design, within environments. Circadian-aligned lighting been shown to regulate sleep-wake cycles, chromotherapy influences emotional well-being, integrated tracking devices enable real-time monitoring. Additionally, noise-reducing solutions contribute improved productivity stress management, while elements create restorative indoor Despite potential benefits, more research is necessary clarify how these interventions influence personalized improvement over extended periods. By synthesizing current evidence identifying emerging trends, this highlights necessity practices calls continued maximize technologies.

Language: Английский

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