Modeling Assessment of Indoor Air Quality and Radiation Exposure in Shisha Smoking Rooms: Implications for Public Health

Abstract

With a focus on smoking rooms specifically, this study explores the complex dynamics of diffusion and mixing mechanisms in indoor environments and sheds light on their significant implications for indoor air quality and associated health impacts. The study carefully examines the patterns of temporal and geographic pollution dispersion in enclosed indoor environments while accounting for several important variables, including occupant behavior and ventilation rates. The results highlight the concerning rise in pollutant concentrations during prolonged stays in smoking rooms, which puts people at risk for health problems. In addition, the research clarifies the long-term effects of radionuclide decay processes on indoor air quality, with implications that include the risk of long-term health consequences, particularly cancer. The results revealed that the distribution of concentration pollutant gases increases as the time of staying in the room long.  This work provided insightful information on the intricate interactions between various factors affecting indoor air quality, this research suggests practical measures to protect the public's health when indoors.