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This factsheet was compiled by the ERS Environment and Health Committee. The factsheet was reviewed and approved by the ERS Advisory Board.

Co-funding, and production and content support for this publication has been provided by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL;
www.env-health.org), through DG Environment, European Commission.

Information sources

Scientific references:

Samet et al. Health effects and sources of indoor pollution. Parts 1 and 2. Am Rev Respir Dis 1987; 136:1486-1508 and 1988; 137: 221-242.
D'Amato G, Holgate ST, eds. The impact of air pollution on respiratory health. Eur Respir Mon 2002; 7 (Monograph 21): 117-132.

Other sources:

www.who.int/indoorair/en
www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html

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