Indoor air quality linked to lung health
A study said that the quality of indoor air in nursing homes seriously affects the lung health of elderly residents, according to an article on the Long-term Living website
A recent study said that the quality of indoor air in nursing homes seriously affects the lung health of elderly residents, according to an article on the Long-term Living website. Researchers collected data on five indoor air pollutants that come from heaters, building materials, furniture, cleaning products, disinfectants and cooling systems.
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April 14, 2015
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