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Presentation of the book "The perception of the indoor air pollution risk"

 

ImgDecember 15, 9,30. University of Rome "La Sapienza", Faculty of Sociology - Lecture hall B14

The volume that will be presented to the public shows the results of the research: "The perception of the indoor air pollution risk: a survey in two municipalities of Rome", that ISPRA realised under a project entrusted to the Department of Social Research and Sociological Methodology "G. Statera" in the faculty of Sociology at the Sapienza University of Rome.
The aim of the survey is to make a first assessment of the awareness concerning the risks detectable in home environments. Even if perceived as one of the most "secure" environments, homes often hide dangers to our health because of pollution sources unconsciously brought in and also because of the immediate relationship between subjects and environment, in which the direct action of the individuals plays a crucial role.
It's now well known that particularly in the home (where we spend over 80% of our time) it may be found situations of air pollution which can affect our overall well-being. Our own behavior and choices can effectivly reduce to zero these threatening pollutants