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Exposure of the French population to polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, and furans. National Biomonitoring Program, Esteban 2014–2016
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs), and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) belong to the family of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). They are...
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Radon levels and their determinants in homes in mainland France
Introduction: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas classified as a known lung carcinogen in humans. In France, radon is the leading source of exposure to ionizing radiation,...
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Cluster of irritative symptoms at a bank branch in Maisons-Alfort, France
Introduction: In May 2013, five employees at a bank branch reported irritant and respiratory symptoms coinciding with the perception of a “pungent odor,” prompting the fire department to...
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Two methodological guides for the management of unexplained mass illness and for indoor air quality management: a necessary dual link between the sciences and between science and management
There has been a recent increase in unexplained cluster cases and efforts to monitor indoor air quality in schools. The associated health concerns require appropriate answers that...
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Indoor air quality. A rapidly evolving topic
Indoor air quality has gained significant attention in recent years, marked by several major initiatives, including the creation of the Indoor Air Quality Observatory (OQAI), the...
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Guideline values for indoor air quality regarding formaldehyde
Indoor air quality is a public health priority. The Indoor Air Quality Guideline Values (VGAI) provide a health benchmark to protect the population exposed to indoor environments. In...
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Guide to Indoor Air Quality Management in Public Facilities
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a growing concern for the public. Poor indoor air quality can have adverse health effects. As the manager of a public facility, you may be confronted with...
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General approach and methodology for estimating cancers attributable to lifestyle and environmental factors in mainland France in 2015
This article describes the method used to estimate the proportion and number of cancers attributable to lifestyle and environmental risk factors among adults in France in 2015. Thirteen...
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Quantitative Health Impact Assessment (QHIA) of Air Quality in and Around Schools: Relevance, Feasibility, and the First National Study
Ensuring healthy indoor air quality in schools is a public health issue that has not yet been given sufficient attention. Conducting quantitative health impact assessments (QHIA) of air...
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The relationship between CO2 levels in classrooms and children’s learning
Since 2013, approximately 20 studies have been published on the link between CO2 concentrations in classrooms and children’s cognitive and academic performance, nearly three-quarters of...
