Health Impact of Automated Indoor Air Quality Control in an Apartment

What we are studying:

How indoor air pollution affects physiological and psychosocial outcomes and whether ventilation and filtration systems controlling air pollutant concentrations, particularly while individuals cook and clean, may lead to improved health.

Why it matters:

The Environmental Protection Agency has noted that exposure to indoor air pollutants is significant and can negatively impact health. The primary sources of residential indoor air pollution are cooking and cleaning, which typically take place throughout the average day. It is important to explore advanced technologies that can ensure air is adequately filtered around the time of these activities.

Timeline:

• Study Planning: Late 2019 – Early 2020 (COVID-19 Delay)

• Study in Progress: Late Nov. 2021 – End of Jul. 2022