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Although poor air quality is probably not the hazard that is foremost in peoples’ minds as they board planes, it has been a concern for years. Passengers have complained about dry eyes, sore throat, dizziness, headaches, and other symptoms. Flight attendants have repeatedly raised questions about the safety of the air that they breathe.

The Airliner Cabin Environment and the Health of Passengers and Crew examines in detail the aircraft environmental control systems, the sources of chemical and biological contaminants in aircraft cabins, and the toxicity and health effects associated with these contaminants. The book provides some recommendations for potential approaches for improving cabin air quality and a surveillance and research program.

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National Research Council. 2002. The Airliner Cabin Environment and the Health of Passengers and Crew. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/10238.

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344 pages |  6 x 9 | 

ISBNs: 
  • Paperback:  978-0-309-08289-1
  • Ebook:  978-0-309-17023-9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/10238
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Front Matter i-xviii
Summary 1-14
1 Introduction 15-32
2 Environmental Control 33-72
3 Chemical Contaminants and Their Sources 73-130
4 Biological Agents 131-181
5 Health Considerations Related to Chemical Contaminants and Physical Factors 182-222
6 Health Surveillance 223-253
7 Air-Quality Measurement Techniques and Applications 254-275
8 Surveillance and Research Programs on Cabin Air Quality 276-290
Appendix A: Biographical Information on Committee Members 291-296
Appendix B: Building-Related Symptoms 297-309
Appendix C: Relevant Federal Aviation Regulations 310-315
Appendix D: Additional Monitoring Techniques 316-320
Appendix E: Glossary 321-326

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