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September 5, 2025AtmosphereOpen Access

Spatial Variation of PM10 and PM2.5 in Residential Indoor Environments in Municipalities Across Mexico City

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EVElizabeth VegaAWAnn WellensANAnil Namdeo

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals higher indoor PM2.5 levels compared to outdoor in households across Mexico City, emphasizing ventilation needs.

Key Points

  • Indoor PM2.5 levels averaged 24.5 µg m−3, exceeding outdoor averages of 20.5 µg m−3, indicating substantial indoor air pollution risks.
  • Sixty percent of homes had indoor PM2.5 concentrations up to nine times higher than outdoor levels, suggestive of serious health concerns.
  • Two optical particle counters measured PM levels simultaneously in 38 homes, providing comprehensive indoor and outdoor data.
  • This study underscores the necessity for improved ventilation strategies in residential areas to adhere to WHO air quality guidelines.

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Vega et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb4de86d6d5674bcd018e8https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos16091039
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