Schools, workplaces, businesses, and even homes are places where someone could be subjected to particulate matter (PM) ? a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. PM is a ubiquitous pollutant comprising a complex and ever-changing combination of chemicals, dust, and biologic materials such as allergens. Of special concern is fine particulate matter (PM2.5), PM with a diameter of 2.5 microns (

Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions explores the state-of the-science on the health risks of exposure to fine particulate matter indoors along with engineering solutions and interventions to reduce risks of exposure to it, including practical mitigation strategies. This report offers recommendations to reduce population exposure to PM2.5, to reduce health impacts on susceptible populations including the elderly, young children, and those with pre-existing conditions, and to address important knowledge gaps.

• Front Matter
• Summary
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Background
• 3 Sources and Composition of Indoor Particulate Matter
• 4 Particle Dynamics and Building Characteristics that Influence Indoor PM
• 5 Exposure to Indoor PM
• 6 Health Effects from Exposure to Indoor PM
• 7 Practical Mitigation Solutions for Indoor PM
• 8 Key Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
• Appendix A: Agendas 2021 Workshop Series on Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Approaches
• Appendix B: Biographic Sketches of Committee Members and Project Staff