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  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health
  • Toxicology

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  • Indoor air quality (IAQ) is affected by diverse agents, impacting physical, immunological, and mental health.
  • Health effects are contingent on pollutant type, concentration, exposure duration, and individual susceptibility.
  • Limited data and standardized methods exist for IAQ health impact assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key indoor air determinants affecting human health.
  • To present the IDEAL cluster of seven EU-funded projects focused on IAQ and health.
  • To synthesize knowledge on IAQ pollutants and health impacts.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature and EU-funded projects (IDEAL cluster).
  • Analysis of exposure data for chemical and microbiological indoor air pollutants.
  • Evaluation of low-cost sensors, advanced analytical techniques, and intervention strategies.

Main Results:

  • Generation of knowledge on a broad spectrum of indoor air pollutants.
  • Advancement in low-cost/real-time IAQ monitoring and sophisticated analyses.
  • Assessment of interventions aimed at improving IAQ, with a focus on vulnerable groups.

Conclusions:

  • Improving IAQ is crucial for public health, particularly in urban settings.
  • Increased public awareness and targeted interventions are essential to reduce pollutant exposure.
  • The IDEAL projects provide a comprehensive approach to understanding and mitigating IAQ risks.