Clean indoor air increases physical independence. A pilot study
M.C.L. Snijders, L.G.H. Koren, H.S.M. de Kort, J.E.M.H. van Bronswijk
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AbstractClean indoor air enhances health. In a pilot study, we examined whether a good indoor air quality increases the activity potential of older persons with chronic lung disease. Five older persons were studied while performing kitchen activities. Body movement and heart rate were monitored. Additionally, air parameters (indoor CO2 and ultra fine dust particle ratio indoor versus outdoor) were logged. When performing tasks in clean air, the ratio of body movement versus actual energy expenditure is larger than in polluted air. We demonstrated a positive correlation between quality of indoor air and physical performance parameters, which may have implications for the individua's level of physical independence. Building technology and building services technology are in a position to guarantee clean air to the benefit of older persons.Keywords: indoor air; housing; lung diseases; independence
M.C.L. Snijders, L.G.H. Koren, H.S.M. de Kort, J.E.M.H. van Bronswijk (2001). Clean indoor air increases physical independence. A pilot study. Gerontechnology, 1(2), 124-127
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2001.01.02.007.00