IAQ and Infectious Diseases

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IAQ and Infectious Diseases

• ASHRAE Research Keeping You Healthy

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Risk Factors

• Vector Borne Diseases are transmitted from person
  to person through the air
• Hot and Humid Climates are more susceptible to
  these diseases
• Land use change and climate change can create
  factors that increase the emergence of infectious
  diseases
• Urbanization and environmental sanitation raise
  the risks of diseases spreading quickly

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ASHRAEs Role

• ASHRAEs standards for the built environment must
  include Indoor Air Quality for any building
  dealing with water, air, or solid waste
• Supporting the creation of adequate building
  infrastructure tools
• Develop partnerships with other organizations and
  government agencies to enhance building practices
  and educate those involved
• Understand the influences of HVACR on pathogen
  transmission in public spaces and develop control
  strategies

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Current Research Projects

• 30 Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small
  Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
• SP96 (1262-RP) Commercial Aircraft Cabin Air
  Quality Study
• SP98 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in
  Retail Spaces
• 1397-RP Experimental Investigation of Hospital
  Operating Room (OR) Air Distribution

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Current Research ProjectsContinued

• 1450-RP Transport of Contaminants from Garage
  Attached or Integral to
• 1603-RP Role of HVAC Systems in the
  Transmission of Infectious Agents in Buildings
  and Intermodal Transportation
• Grant-in-Aid The protective effect of buildings
  characterizing indoor air quality, infiltration
  and ventilation

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How You Can Help!

• These initiatives, projects, and goals would not
  be possible without individuals and companies who
  have chosen to support ASHRAEs commitments with
  financial contributions.
• We need your support as well!
• Please visit www.ashrae.org/contribute to donate
  to ASHRAE Research today.