Bacteria in classroom dust associated with reduced lung function in children
A study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress suggests that specific bacteria found in classroom dust are linked to reduced lung function in children. Researchers analyzed data from 22 European countries to determine the impact of indoor air quality on respiratory health.
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The findings could influence public health policies and school maintenance standards to create safer learning environments for children.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Common bacteria found in classroom dust are associated with reduced lung function in children, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society ( ERS ) Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The research may show us how to make sure schools are healthy environments for children and their developing lungs.
The study was presented by Dr. Soutrik Banerjee from the Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences at the University of Ferrara in Italy and the French technology company Alten S.A.
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