Air pollution: What are we breathing in?

Air pollution is one of the most serious environmental threats to human health today.
2025.01.13.


Air pollution is one of the most serious environmental threats to human health today. According to WHO data, every third stroke, lung cancer, and heart disease is caused by polluted air, whose effects are similar to those of tobacco smoke. Is there a solution? Experts say yes – and the right ventilation systems play a key role in this.

Clean air at home? No not at all.

Many believe that by opening windows, they let fresh and clean air into their homes. Although the air may be fresh, pollutants from the urban environment – dust, harmful substances – often flow in along with it. These pollutants are not always dangerous at low concentrations, but in certain situations, such as during forest fires, smog, or sandstorms, air quality deteriorates significantly.

Serious statistics

According to WHO: In 2019, 90% of the world's population lived in areas where air pollution levels exceeded recommended limits.

6.7 million premature deaths annually: The figure results from the combined effects of industrial and indoor air pollution.

Children at risk: Their developing bodies are particularly sensitive to polluted air, which can lead to long-term health problems, such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases.

Sources of pollution

Sources of air pollution can be extremely diverse:

Outdoor pollution: Transportation, burning fossil fuels, industrial production.

Indoor pollution: Smoking, use of chemicals, cooking, burning solid fuels.

Indoor air pollution can be particularly harmful, as it may contain microscopic particles that penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, causing serious health problems in the long term.

What can we do? The importance of modern ventilation solutions

Proper ventilation is key to removing polluted air and ensuring fresh, clean air. VENTS ventilation systems not only provide continuous air exchange but also filter the incoming air to ensure it arrives clean in the rooms.

Types and roles of filters:

1. Coarse filters (G1–G4): They remove large contaminants (e.g., dust, hair, larger particles).

2. Fine filters (F5–F9): They filter out smaller particles, such as pollen, bacteria, and mold spores.

3. HEPA filters: They provide ultra-fine cleaning, removing 99.971% of particles as small as 0.3 microns.

Highlighted solutions:

Heat recovery ventilators: They not only clean the air but also save energy.

Bathroom fans: They quickly remove contaminants caused by household chemicals and moisture.

The benefits of clean air with VENTS

The VENTS ventilation devices:

• Continuously provide a supply of fresh air.

• Reduce the concentration of harmful substances in your home.

• Create a comfortable and healthy microclimate for both adults and children.

Choose ventilation solutions that provide not only cleaner air but also greater comfort and tranquility in your home!

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