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  • Bioburden in indoor SPAs air
    Publication . Monteiro, Ana; Cardoso, J.; Mergulhão, A.; Moreira, J.; Almeida, Beatriz; Viegas, Carla; Cabo-Verde, Sandra
    The indoor environment of Portuguese thermal spas can influence the health of users and their attending staff. These facilities can be a source of microorganism and can constitute a public health concern. When significant indoor or outdoor airborne bacteria sources do not exist, the most critical factor that contributes to indoor bacteria levels is the human presence. Airborne fungal contaminants are increasingly gaining importance due to the health hazards caused by their spores or metabolites. Fungal contamination indoors often contributes to building-related diseases. The aim of this study was to assess bioburden in two Portuguese thermal spas and to develop protocols and recommendations for bioburden control.
    2019-09Conference object Open access Show more
  • Sustainable and active ageing: development and application of SAVING methodology
    Publication . Almeida-Silva, Marina; Manteigas, Vítor; Teixeira, A. M.; Carvalho, A. R.; Moreira, J.; Tavares, David; Tomás, Maria Teresa; Monteiro, Ana; Viegas, Carla
    The SAVING project intends to develop research activities applying the best strategies and good practices regarding the promotion of an active, healthy and sustainable aging in relation to social, economic, environmental and pedagogic aspects. This project aims to create a Sustainable and Active Ageing Program named SAVING Program to promote the transition to sustainable aging in Elderly Care Centres (ECCs). SAVING Program is an ideal way for ECCs to embark on a meaningful path towards an effective and positive impact on the lives of old people, their families, ECCs staff and local authorities. Moreover, it is a massive opportunity not only to improve the ECCs environmental and physical conditions but also to potentiate synergies with health, social and academic professionals/institutions that might open an easy and free channel between old people and societal opportunities.
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