• Dampness and Moisture Problems in Norwegian Homes 

      Becher, Rune; Høie, Anja Hortemo; Bakke, Jan Vilhelm; Holøs, Sverre Bjørn; Øvrevik, Johan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The occurrence of dampness and mold in the indoor environment is associated with respiratory-related disease outcomes. Thus, it is pertinent to know the magnitude of such indoor environment problems to be able to estimate ...
    • Do Carpets Impair Indoor Air Quality and Cause Adverse Health Outcomes: A Review 

      Becher, Rune; Øvrevik, Johan; Schwarze, Per Everhard; Nilsen, Steinar Klubben; Hongslo, Jan Kenneth; Bakke, Jan Vilhelm (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Several earlier studies have shown the presence of more dust and allergens in carpets compared with non-carpeted floors. At the same time, adverse effects of carpeted floors on perceived indoor air quality as well as ...
    • Fukt og fuktskader i norske boliger 

      Becher, Rune; Øvrevik, Johan; Høie, Anja Hortemo; Bakke, Jan Vilhelm; Holøs, Sverre Bjørn (Research report, 2016)
      Forord. Flere store studier har vist at fuktproblemer og muggsopp i inneklimasammenheng er risikofaktorer for luftveisrelaterte sykdomsutfall. Dette er viktig for både det forebyggende arbeidet og på tiltakssiden når det ...
    • Inflammatory effects of exposure to different stone types used in Norwegian asphalt 

      Nitter, Therese Bergh; Hilt, Bjørn; Svendsen, Kristin V Hirsch; Buhagen, Morten; Dahlman, Hans Jørgen; Øvrevik, Johan; Refsnes, Magne Arnold; Jørgensen, Rikke Bramming (SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      During the winter in Scandinavian countries, up to 90% of traffic-related particulate matter (PM) is from non-exhaust emissions sources such as asphalt wear. Measures to reduce urban PM have focused mainly on exhaust ...
    • Respirable stone particles differ in their ability to induce cytotoxicity and pro-inflammatory responses in cell models of the human airways 

      Grytting, Vegard Sæter; Refsnes, Magne Arnold; Øvrevik, Johan; Halle, Marit Sigrid; Schönenberger, Jasmin; van der Lelij, Roelant; Snilsberg, Brynhild; Skuland, Tonje Schwach; Blom, Richard; Låg, Marit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background Respirable stone- and mineral particles may be a major constituent in occupational and ambient air pollution and represent a possible health hazard. However, with exception of quartz and asbestos, little is ...