Comparison of campus air pollution control policy between Taiwan and South Korea
台灣與南韓校園空氣污染防制政策之比較研究
Journal
Taiwan Journal of Public Health
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
5
Pages
494
Date Issued
2021-10-29
Author(s)
Ze-Ming Yao
Abstract
Objectives: Air pollution represents a considerable threat to child health worldwide. This study compared Taiwan and South Korea's air pollution control policies, with a focus on campus regulations. Methods: Taiwan and South Korea's air pollution control policies were compared with respect to air quality standards, air quality monitoring, emergency response measures to air pollution deterioration, and air quality measures at schools. Results: With regard to outdoor air pollutants, Taiwan has established standards for PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, SO2, CO, and Pb, in addition to which South Korea has established a standard for benzene. South Korea's standards are stricter for some pollutants. In terms of indoor air pollutants, South Korea has mandated compulsory monitoring of specific pollutants and monitored more air pollutants on campus. In terms of indoor air quality, South Korea has established higher standards specifically for kindergartens. By contrast, Taiwan's Indoor Air Quality Act does not include campuses for air pollution monitoring. South Korea's emergency response measures to air pollution deterioration prioritize child protection more than do Taiwan's. South Korea has amended the law and added a budget for protection equipment on campuses, such as air pollution monitoring and purification equipment; this policy should be considered in Taiwan. Conclusions: South Korea has frequently amended the campus air pollution measures to enhance the protection of child health in recent years. The measures include setting higher air quality standards, including air pollution control in the School Health Act, and budgeting for facilities to monitor and improve the air quality of campuses. South Korea's campus air pollution control policies can serve as reference for policy amendment in Taiwan.
Subjects
air pollution ； cross-national comparison ； child health ； policy
Type
journal article