THE PROBLEM - POOR AIR QUALITY
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution and air quality can damage their health but many do not know that indoor air pollution and air quality can also have significant health effects. Environmental Protection Agency studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be 2-5 times, and occasionally more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. These poor level of indoor air quality may be of particular concern because most people spend about 90% of their time indoors.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN SCHOOLS
Twenty percent of the U.S. population, nearly 55 million people, spend their days in our elementary and secondary schools. Studies show that one-half of our nation's 115,000 schools have problems linked to indoor air quality. Students are at greater risk because of the hours spent in school facilities and because children are especially susceptible to pollutants. EPA’s annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Symposium brings school officials, nurses, teachers, facility managers, parents and others together to raise awareness about indoor air quality (IAQ) and the potential negative effect poor indoor air quality can have on children's health. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore various topics related to Indoor Air Quality in school buildings, including facility management, mold remediation, integrated pest management, new school construction, financing, student performance, asthma management and more.
AIR PURIFIERS AND AIR CLEANERS - THE ANSWER TO CLEANER ENVIRONMENT
A quality air purifier or air cleaner contributes to a healthier and more productive life. You can improve the air quality of your life by eliminating smoke, odors, dust, pet dander and other pollutants from your home or office. Breathing cleaner, fresher smelling air will make you feel healthier and more energetic. According to the EPA, indoor air is 5 to 6 times more polluted than outdoor air. Never has there been a greater demand for an
air purifier or air cleaner to produce pure, fresh air.
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME
A 1984 World Health Organization Committee report suggested that up to 30 percent of new and remodeled buildings worldwide may be the subject of excessive complaints related to indoor air quality (IAQ). Often this condition is temporary, but some buildings have long-term problems. 
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