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16 3ȣ, September 2017
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ISSN : 2288-9167 (Print)
ISSN : 2288-923X (Online)
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A study on the distribution characteristics of PM10 and PM2.5 in indoor air in an elderly activity space in Yeongwol county
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Abstracts
Senior citizens are reported to be highly sensitive to environmental pollutants, including fine particulate matter. The purpose of this study is to investigate the distributions of fine particulate matter concentrations in town halls and senior citizens halls, where senior citizens typically spend a lot of time. The results of this investigation will serve as fundamental data for conducting indoor air quality studies and establishing a regional environmental health policy governing senior citizens facilities in Yeongwol county in the future. From January 4 to February 1, 2017, PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations in 170 seniors facilities located in Yeongwol county were measured. The average concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 that were measured from each seniors facility chosen from Yeongwol county were 25.1 18.9 µg/m3and 12.5 9.3 µg/m3 respectively. Average concentrations and the average of maximum concentrations were lower than the living space standard of 100 µg/m3 for PM10 and the atmospheric environment standard of 50 µg/m3 for PM2.5, which were set by the Ministry of Environment for populations vulnerable to environmental pollution. As a result of analyzing the sources in seniors facilities in Yeongwol county during the winter months, it was found that indoor sources of air pollution such as cooking is main sources rather than outdoor sources of air pollution.
Keywords: Concentration of fine particulate matter, PM10, PM2.5, Senior citizen hall, Senior citizens