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https://www.burnet.edu.au/news/indoor-air-an-overlooked-foundation-of-public-health/>
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Across the world, extraordinary progress has been made into making our water
safe to drink, our food safe to eat and our outdoor environment cleaner and
healthier.
These advances have been underpinned by rigorous science and supported by
national and international agreements aiming to reduce harms and hazards, and
build strong regulatory frameworks that hold industries accountable. And yet,
one area remains critically under-addressed: the air we breathe indoors.
Australians spend up to 90% of our lives inside homes, workplaces, schools,
hospitals and public transport. But while clean water and food are recognised
as basic rights, and outdoor air pollution is treated as a global health
priority, indoor air is largely unregulated, poorly monitored and too often
ignored.
The consequences of inaction are profound. Indoor air plays a clear role in the
spread of respiratory or airborne infections such as influenza, RSV and
COVID-19. It also influences long-term health through exposure to fine
particulates, volatile organic compounds, mould, and allergens, contributing to
asthma, cardiovascular disease, impaired cognitive function, and poor mental
health outcomes. These impacts translate directly into economic costs,
including lost school and work days, diminished workforce productivity, and
higher healthcare expenditures."
Via Violet Blue’s
Threat Model - Covid: September 25, 2025
https://www.patreon.com/posts/covid-september-139686682
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
