Potential health effects of residential energy conservation measures. Final report Feb 80--Feb 81

Technical Report · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:5236303

Young, G S; Hagopian, J H; Hoyle, E R

Literature search and data collection activities focused on the identification of types, sources, and concentrations of pollutants found in the residential environment; epidemiological studies of the health effects of indoor pollution; domestic and foreign standards for pollutants found in the residential environment; and studies which characterize and measure rates of residential air infiltration. The literature was reviewed and annotated bibliographies were prepared for indoor air quality, indoor air pollution health effects, and residential air infiltration. Topical discussions were prepared which focused on the current status of indoor air quality and the health effects of exposure to indoor air pollutants. Air infiltration data were analyzed and factors related to the house itself, the behavior of residents, and the microenvironment surrounding the house were identified and their complex relationship was described. Future trends of infiltration rates were also discussed. Investigation of the relationship between indoor and outdoor pollutants and their relative contributions to indoor air quality resulted in the construction of a matrix which combines the indoor-outdoor relationships with changes in infiltration rates and different types of pollutants. Recommendations for future research and development concerning indoor air quality were developed.

• Research Organization: Little (Arthur D.), Inc., Cambridge, MA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5236303
• Report Number(s): PB-82-133315
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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