Poor Indoor Air Quality Concerns More Americans

Americans are still concerned about indoor air quality and whether or not health issues contribute to being indoors for long periods of time, a recent report by R-Zero found 

According to the report, 44 percent of respondents say that their physical health is negatively impacted by being indoors for long periods of time. In addition, 51 percent also said that their mental health is also negatively impacted by being indoors for long periods of time. They survey found that more Americans are worried about their health due to poor indoor air quality and have noticed multiple symptoms from being inside for extended periods of time. Symptoms include: 

• Headaches (39 percent) 
• Nose or throat irritation (33 percent) 
• Fatigue (32 percent) 
• Decreased productivity (25 percent) 
• Dizziness (18 percent) 

The report also highlighted the locations that respondents are most concerned with. These include: 

• Travel locations, such as an airport, airplane, hotel (70 percent) 
• School or childcare locations (68 percent) 
• Small, enclosed spaces, such as a public restroom or elevator (68 percent) 
• Healthcare facilities (67 percent) 
• Indoor offices (58 percent) 

Mackenna Moralez is the associate editor for the facilities market.  

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