Author Interviews, Environmental Risks, Exercise - Fitness / 09.01.2021
Bleach Plus Sweat Means Gyms Need Especially Good Ventilation
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Zach Finewax, PhD
Research Scientist I
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL)
Chemical Processes and Instrument Development (CPID)
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Humans on average spend 90% of their time indoors. As a result, they are exposed to indoor air far more often than outdoor air (the atmosphere). Yet, the chemistry (and air quality) of the atmosphere has been studied far more often than indoor air. Air quality is linked to direct health impacts, and the emissions indoors can be ventilated outdoors where they can undergo chemical transformations that have climate and health impacts.
Beyond exposure to indoor air, humans contribute significantly to overall indoor air quality by breathing, sweating, and applying personal care or hygiene products. Previous studies have investigated these emissions at a high level of chemical detail for seated or standing individuals indoors, but limited chemical and time-resolution studies have been conducted while people are exercising indoors.
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Response: Humans on average spend 90% of their time indoors. As a result, they are exposed to indoor air far more often than outdoor air (the atmosphere). Yet, the chemistry (and air quality) of the atmosphere has been studied far more often than indoor air. Air quality is linked to direct health impacts, and the emissions indoors can be ventilated outdoors where they can undergo chemical transformations that have climate and health impacts.
Beyond exposure to indoor air, humans contribute significantly to overall indoor air quality by breathing, sweating, and applying personal care or hygiene products. Previous studies have investigated these emissions at a high level of chemical detail for seated or standing individuals indoors, but limited chemical and time-resolution studies have been conducted while people are exercising indoors.
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