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ISPRA for health ISPRA for health

The purpose of this booklet is to survey the Institute's past and current activities related to the Environment and Health (E&H) report. The document briefly describes the main environmental health determinants and their possible impacts on the wellbeing and health of the population, with the dual aim of conveying the Institute's commitment to these aspects, and creating a network of experts active on the E&H theme, thus encouraging the creation of new research and activity ideas.

Indoor air quality and radon risk in Italy and comparable realities: legislation, scientific literature, energy certifications Indoor air quality and radon risk in Italy and comparable realities: legislation, scientific literature, energy certifications

Radon, classified by the WHO and IARC as a Group 1 human carcinogen, is the second leading cause of lung cancer death after smoking. Under specific conditions, it tends to accumulate in indoor living environments, posing a significant health risk. Occupancy in inadequately designed and constructed buildings with unsuitable materials, and cases where management and maintenance are not performed correctly and consistently, can lead to adverse health effects not only for radon risk but also for elevated levels of chemical and microbiological agents

Indoor air quality and radon risk: review of initiatives and best practices Indoor air quality and radon risk: review of initiatives and best practices

This Booklet presents a survey of the main initiatives and best practices concerning the promotion of indoor air quality in public and private buildings, with special attention on school buildings. These initiatives include research projects, awareness actions and best practices aimed at improving indoor air quality in buildings, with a focus on initiatives related to indoor radon and interventions to reduce the associated risk.