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Threats of poor indoor air quality and sick building syndrome in academic institutions: A systematic review

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Diagnostic and Allied Health Science, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Management and Science University, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 2Center for Toxicology and Health Risk Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Res. J. Recent Sci., Volume 12, Issue (2), Pages 33-39, July,2 (2023)

Abstract

Students spend an average of more than five hours a day in school, so it is critical that they have access to healthy and productive indoor environments. This paper, therefore, focuses on the importance of IAQ studies in ensuring the health of educational institutions. Particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and other hazardous elements in the air were evaluated for their impact on the health and well-being of students. Sick building syndrome (SBS) is also examined in this paper, as is poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Techniques and strategies for assessing indoor air quality (IAQ) vary widely in their importance and frequency of use, according to various studies. SBS symptoms have been linked to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in classrooms due to high levels of carbon dioxide, furnishings, and occupants, according to numerous studies. To gain a better understanding of how indoor air quality affects everything from student health and performance to productivity and cognitive function, more research and studies are needed. These studies and research will lead to better IAQ measurements and assessment and sampling techniques.

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