IAQ concerns are becoming a priority across the nation. Commercial and residential customers alike are finding that the quality of air in their facility can have a significant effect on health and productivity. When it comes to excelling in the classroom, it turns out the air students are breathing is just as important as the lessons they’re learning. Studies show poor IAQ can affect the comfort of students as well as staff. This in turn can affect concentration, attendance, and student performance.
Continued studies reveal that poor IAQ can also lead to health problems, including fatigue, nausea, and asthma. With approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population — roughly 55 million people — spending their days inside elementary and secondary schools, IAQ can be considered an important step toward protecting public health. It can help reduce absenteeism caused by illness; improve student and staff concentration, student productivity, and performance; and decrease IAQ-related health risks.