Indoor air quality in healthcare units

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https://doi.org/10.24302/sma.v13.5569

Abstract

Indoor air quality in healthcare settings has raised significant concerns, as these environments are occupied by a large number of debilitated individuals who are susceptible to diseases linked to airborne contaminants and pollutants. The research aimed to analyze indoor air quality in healthcare units. A cross-sectional study was conducted in February 2023 to assess the abundance of filamentous fungi and bacteria, as well as temperature, humidity, CO² levels, and air velocity. The presence of filamentous fungi and bacteria was detected in all sampled locations. All five units exceeded the permitted levels of relative humidity and air velocity according to current regulations. The findings highlight the need for measures to ensure indoor air quality and protect the health of individuals.

Keywords: air quality criteria; air quality standards; air pollution; air quality control; air pollution in closed environments.

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João Victor Araújo da Silva, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

Bacharel em Engenharia Sanitária e Ambiental Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Programa de Pós Graduação em Recursos Hídricos. Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brasil.

Rossean Golin, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Departamento de Engenharia Sanitária e Ambiental, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. Brasil.

Danila Soares Caixeta, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Departamento de Engenharia Sanitária e Ambiental, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. Brasil.

Published

2024-12-19

How to Cite

Silva, J. V. A. da, Golin, R., & Caixeta, D. S. (2024). Indoor air quality in healthcare units. Saúde E Meio Ambiente: Revista Interdisciplinar, 13, 196–212. https://doi.org/10.24302/sma.v13.5569

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