As most persons spend most of their time indoors (>80% on most days), indoor air quality is potentially an important health concern, particularly in elderly populations at high risk for dementia. It is important to note that until recently, little attention has been given to indoor air quality and related standards; most regulatory thresholds remain limited to outdoor environments. Recognizing that the environments in which we live and work shape health, it is time to place indoor air quality at the center of brain health policy and research agendas, and to take intentional steps towards comprehensive in-home assessment.
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