It is well known that air pollution causes or exacerbates a variety of health problems in the cardiorespiratory system, but the effects of poor air quality go beyond the lungs and heart. In a new resource from Camfil, a global air filter development, research and manufacturing company, air quality experts explain new research on the link between ambient air quality and chronic kidney disease.

“In the United States, indoor levels of particulate matter are typically two to five times higher than outdoor levels of particulate matter, according to the EPA. As a result, indoor particulate matter exposure in some areas of the United States may be comparable to the exposure levels examined in the study,” said Mark Davidson, manager of marketing and technical materials at Camfil, “considering that most Americans spend 90% or more of their time sedentary spend indoors, indoor particulate matter pollution is a significant health problem.”

The resource explains:

• What is PM2.5 in air pollution?

• What are the health effects of PM2.5?

• What is the link between air pollution and kidney disease?

• How can air filtration combat the health effects of air pollution?

Read the full resource on air pollution and kidney disease here.

About Camfil Clean Air Solutions

For more than half a century, Camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. As a leading manufacturer of premium air pollution control solutions, we provide commercial and industrial air filtration and air pollution control systems that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy consumption, and benefit human health and the environment. We firmly believe that the best solutions for our customers are also the best solutions for our planet. That’s why at every step – from design to delivery and throughout the product life cycle – we consider the impact of our actions on the people and the world around us. Through a fresh approach to problem solving, innovative design, precise process control and a strong customer…