Indoor exposure to air pollutants causes very significant damage to health glo- bally – especially in developing countries. The chemicals reviewed in this volume are common indoor air pollutants in all regions of the world. Despite this, public health awareness on indoor air pollution has lagged behind that on outdoor air pollution. The current series of indoor air quality guidelines, focuses specifically on this problem. This volume, the second in the series following that address- ing the hazards of dampness and mould, sets guidelines for a range of chemical substances most commonly polluting indoor air. Understanding of the hazards of these.
