Air pollution can impair cognitive performance

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Supporting Research

Research Paper (High Quality Score)

Associations of Cognitive Function Scores with Carbon Dioxide, Ventilation, and Volatile Organic Compound Exposures in Office Workers: A Controlled Exposure Study of Green and Conventional Office Environments

Research Findings - (Strength: Strong)

On average, cognitive scores were 61% higher on the Green building day and 101% higher on the two Green+ building days than on the Conventional building day (p < 0.0001).

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Carbon Dioxide can impair cognitive function

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Increased outdoor air ventilation rates improve cognitive function

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Exposure to volatile organic compounds can impair cognitive function

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An evalution of the wellness claim: Exposure to volatile organic compounds can impair cognitive function. Learn about relevant research that supports and contradicts this claim.