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Air and Indoor Environments

Indoor air pollutants, as well as other factors (noise, heat, etc.), can have harmful effects on health. Since we spend more than 80% of our time in indoor environments (homes, schools, stores, public transportation, etc.), it is essential to pay closer attention to the quality of these environments.

Our Mission

  • Collect data on the effects of indoor air pollution on human health and quantify its health impacts

  • Inform public authorities, healthcare professionals, and the general public about the health impacts of indoor air pollution

  • Promote the consideration of other environmental factors (noise, heat, etc.) to foster indoor environments conducive to good health

What We Do

Although the link between indoor environmental quality and the health and well-being of occupants is no longer disputed, there is still less information available on this topic than on outdoor air. However, due to modern lifestyles, the majority of the general population spends about 80% of...

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Data

Quality of School Environments

To assess the benefits of improved air quality in French classrooms on childhood asthma, Santé publique France conducted an EQIS and drew on data from the OQAI’s National Schools Campaign (CNE) conducted between 2013 and 2017, as well as the results of national...

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Tools

Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public

Publications

Find here the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France

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