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The impact of incense burning on indoor PM2.5 concentrations in residential houses in Hanoi, Vietnam
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0517-9081
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0594-9683
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0042-3057
Abstract Incense burning is a common cultural and religious practice in many Asian countries, including Vietnam. However, there is scarce information about the impact of incense burning in the residential indoor environment. In this study, we quantified the concentrations of PM2.5 indoor and outdoor and assessed the influence of incense burning on indoor air quality at residential houses in Hanoi, Vietnam. Three AirVisual Pro monitors were used to simultaneously and continuously measure PM2.5 concentrations, both indoor and outdoor for one week at each of 32 urban residential homes. Over 47 % of the homes had a daily average indoor PM2.5 concentration greater than 50 μg/m3, the recommended guideline in Vietnam. The daily average indoor PM2.5 concentration in the homes was 52.1 ± 33.9 μg/m3, while the corresponding outdoor concentration was 54.4 ± 37.6 μg/m3. These values were significantly higher in homes that burnt incense, with mean concentrations in a room during an incense burning event being 201.3 ± 132.2 μg/m3 with a 1 min-average peak of 825.5 μg/m3. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that, incense burning increased the geometric mean of indoor PM2.5 concentration by 120 %, after adjusting for other factors. Our results indicated the need for raising public awareness on the impact of incense burning on air quality in household environments.
Highlights First study quantified the impact of incense burning on indoor air quality in Vietnam. Indoor PM2.5 levels indoor are strongly influenced by incense burning and exceed standards. PM2.5 levels in places where incense used frequently were >3 times higher than other places. Incense burning could increase indoor PM2.5 concentration by up to 120 %.
The impact of incense burning on indoor PM2.5 concentrations in residential houses in Hanoi, Vietnam
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0517-9081
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0594-9683
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0042-3057
Abstract Incense burning is a common cultural and religious practice in many Asian countries, including Vietnam. However, there is scarce information about the impact of incense burning in the residential indoor environment. In this study, we quantified the concentrations of PM2.5 indoor and outdoor and assessed the influence of incense burning on indoor air quality at residential houses in Hanoi, Vietnam. Three AirVisual Pro monitors were used to simultaneously and continuously measure PM2.5 concentrations, both indoor and outdoor for one week at each of 32 urban residential homes. Over 47 % of the homes had a daily average indoor PM2.5 concentration greater than 50 μg/m3, the recommended guideline in Vietnam. The daily average indoor PM2.5 concentration in the homes was 52.1 ± 33.9 μg/m3, while the corresponding outdoor concentration was 54.4 ± 37.6 μg/m3. These values were significantly higher in homes that burnt incense, with mean concentrations in a room during an incense burning event being 201.3 ± 132.2 μg/m3 with a 1 min-average peak of 825.5 μg/m3. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that, incense burning increased the geometric mean of indoor PM2.5 concentration by 120 %, after adjusting for other factors. Our results indicated the need for raising public awareness on the impact of incense burning on air quality in household environments.
Highlights First study quantified the impact of incense burning on indoor air quality in Vietnam. Indoor PM2.5 levels indoor are strongly influenced by incense burning and exceed standards. PM2.5 levels in places where incense used frequently were >3 times higher than other places. Incense burning could increase indoor PM2.5 concentration by up to 120 %.
The impact of incense burning on indoor PM2.5 concentrations in residential houses in Hanoi, Vietnam
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0517-9081
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0594-9683
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0042-3057
Abstract Incense burning is a common cultural and religious practice in many Asian countries, including Vietnam. However, there is scarce information about the impact of incense burning in the residential indoor environment. In this study, we quantified the concentrations of PM2.5 indoor and outdoor and assessed the influence of incense burning on indoor air quality at residential houses in Hanoi, Vietnam. Three AirVisual Pro monitors were used to simultaneously and continuously measure PM2.5 concentrations, both indoor and outdoor for one week at each of 32 urban residential homes. Over 47 % of the homes had a daily average indoor PM2.5 concentration greater than 50 μg/m3, the recommended guideline in Vietnam. The daily average indoor PM2.5 concentration in the homes was 52.1 ± 33.9 μg/m3, while the corresponding outdoor concentration was 54.4 ± 37.6 μg/m3. These values were significantly higher in homes that burnt incense, with mean concentrations in a room during an incense burning event being 201.3 ± 132.2 μg/m3 with a 1 min-average peak of 825.5 μg/m3. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that, incense burning increased the geometric mean of indoor PM2.5 concentration by 120 %, after adjusting for other factors. Our results indicated the need for raising public awareness on the impact of incense burning on air quality in household environments.
Highlights First study quantified the impact of incense burning on indoor air quality in Vietnam. Indoor PM2.5 levels indoor are strongly influenced by incense burning and exceed standards. PM2.5 levels in places where incense used frequently were >3 times higher than other places. Incense burning could increase indoor PM2.5 concentration by up to 120 %.
The impact of incense burning on indoor PM2.5 concentrations in residential houses in Hanoi, Vietnam
Tran, Long K. (author) / Morawska, Lidia (author) / Quang, Tran N. (author) / Jayaratne, Rohan E. (author) / Hue, Nguyen T. (author) / Dat, Mac V. (author) / Phi, Thai Ha (author) / Thai, Phong K. (author)
Building and Environment ; 205
2021-08-03
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Electronic Resource
English
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