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KMID : 1156220230490030129
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
2023 Volume.49 No. 3 p.129 ~ p.133
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Indoor Air Quality in Aircraft: The Impact of Increased Mobility and Health Effects and the Influence of Bleed Air
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Ham Seung-Hon
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Abstract
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Background: With the rise in global mobility, aircraft indoor air quality has become a significant public health concern. This study focuses on the health implications of increased travel and bleed air?air drawn from aircraft engines for cabin pressurization and air conditioning.
Objectives: This research aims to review the potential health effects related to exposure to aircraft cabin air, particularly the effects of bleed air during fume events.
Methods: We conducted a literature review of existing studies on aircraft cabin air quality. We focused on both the immediate and health effects of exposure to cabin air, particularly those related to bleed air contaminants.
Results: The review found a possible link between exposure to aircraft cabin air and certain health issues, especially in cabin crew and frequent f lyers. There was an increased incidence of respiratory and neurological symptoms related to bleed air exposure. However, the cumulative health effects of frequent air travel remain inconclusive due to limited data.
Conclusions: This study highlights the need for improving air quality in aircraft to protect public health. While further research is needed to understand the cumulative effects of frequent air travel, the reduction of exposure to bleed air contaminants should be a priority. These findings underline the need for regulatory changes and technological improvements in aircraft cabin air quality.
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KEYWORD
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Bleed air, indoor air quality, exposure, health effect, fume event
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