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Evening Standard
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Ted Hennessey

Air purifiers reduce sick absence, say teachers

A file image of an air purifier as children play in a room (Picture: Jean Chung/Getty Images)

Air purifiers improved children’s health in schools and should be used more widely across London, say teachers.

A survey conducted at three schools in Camden by Blueair, which installed purifiers in every classroom for a year, found the majority of teachers noticed a fall in sick absence among pupils.

Good air quality improved children’s learning according to 89 per cent of the teachers.

The schools introduced the air purifiers after a study showed that their classrooms had higher levels of toxic particles than recommended levels.

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