In English —–> Suomeksi klikkaa tästä The study involved 10 comprehensive schools in the city of Helsinki, 153 classes (grades 1–6), and 957 children whose guardians gave consent for their participation. At the beginning of the study, guardians completed background questionnaires covering the children’s background information. During the school year, weekly questionnaires were sent to guardians asking about the child’s …

In English —–> Suomeksi klikkaa tästä Good indoor air quality at school is essential to prevent the occurrence of respiratory infections and symptoms, promote good  school performance, alertness, ability to concentrate, and comfort of pupils and teachers.  The school’s architectural solutions and the construction and interior materials used can also be an important determinant of exposure and respiratory symptoms among …

In English —–> Suomeksi klikkaa tästä Respiratory infections spread easily in schools, for example due to close contacts, inadequate cleaning and disinfection practices, and poor ventilation. The so-called research walk (walkthrough survey) in schools collects information about the school building characteristics, everyday practices and interactions between students, which can influence the spread of respiratory infections. In January, we visited five …

In English (Suomeksi klikkaa täStä) What kind of air do children breathe at school and how does it affect their learning outcomes? Classrooms are sometimes crowded, too warm or too cold and poorly ventilated, or have high levels of pollutants originating both from inside the school and outside. All these can result in possible memory disturbances, lack of concentration, and …