Submitted by: Sepideh Pakpour
Today, the health effects associated with indoor dust are a worldwide problem. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an elevation in the incidence of respiratory problems in children. Although microbes are suspected to have a key role in the development of such health problems, the cause-and-effect relationship has not been yet determined. In this research, the composition of major groups of organisms in dust is investigated by collecting and analyzing settled dust samples from houses of families with new born children in the city of Vancouver. Findings will contribute to an understanding of the potential correlation between dust components and children’s health.