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Amanda Kvalsvig, Research Associate Professor of Public Health, University of Otago

Why investment in clean indoor air is vital preparation for the pandemics and climate emergencies to come

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Each day, we breathe more than 7,000 litres of air. Unsurprisingly, the quality of this air really matters. And given most of us spend a significant part of the day inside, clean indoor air is essential.

It keeps us alert and focused and protects us from the harmful effects of air pollution, including cancers and asthma. It can also slow the spread of respiratory infections through the community.

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