The September 2018 edition of Environmental Science & Technology “investigates exposure, health, and cost impacts of high efficiency filters in homes and schools,” with a focus on asthma-related outcomes. Through their study, researchers found “replacing inefficient filters with enhanced filters in schools would reduce the PM2.5-attributable asthma burden by 13% annually, with higher benefits for more efficient filters.” “In homes, using efficient furnace filters or air cleaners yields 11 to 16% reductions in the asthma burden.” The researchers conclude “efficient filters in schools in particular is a potentially cost-efficient way to reduce the asthma-related health burden for children.”
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