Volume : IV, Issue : V, May - 2015

Indoor Air Quality and Health Hazards of Rural Women

Swati Srivastava, Ritu Singhvi

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 Air Quality is generally described as a combination of the physical & chemical that make air a healthful resource  for man, animals & plants. It enables man to continue his domestic, social, industrial & recreational activities. The  physical & chemical characteristic of air is constantly changing. Natural forces are responsible for physical changes, while chemical changes  are caused mainly by the human activities. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a term which refers to the air quality within and around buildings and  structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Indoor air quality can be affected by gases (including carbonmonoxide, radon,volatile), particulates, microbial contaminants(mold, bacteria), or any mass or energy stressor that can induce adverse  health conditions. Rural women spend the majority of their time indoors, where they face significant health risks due to repeated exposure to  air pollutants in their homes. Exposure to these pollutants can lead to numerous immediate and long–term health problems. 

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Swati Srivastava, Ritu Singhvi Indoor Air Quality and Health Hazards of Rural Women International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 5 May 2015

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