Studies on the health standard for room temperature in cold regions
Meng, Z.L.
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi 24(2): 73-76
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0253-9624 PMID: 2364801 Document Number: 359290
The microclimate of 205 rooms of singlestory houses in four new rural residential districts in coastal and inland Shandong [China] was monitored and studied the blood circulation of the finger, skin temperature, sweating function and other physiological indexes among 2401 peasants. We interrogated their personal sensation to cold and warmth. The count was done by the application of thermal equilibrium index (TEI), predicted 4-hour Sweat Rate (P4SR) and the uncomfortable index. The standard room temperature is recommended as follows. In rural area in winter the appropriate room temperature is 14-16.degree. C, the comfortable room temperature is 16-20.degree. C, the lowest room temperature must not be below 14.degree. C. In summer the appropriate room temperature is 25-28.degree. C, the comfortable room temperature is 26-27.degree. C, the highest temperature must not be above 28.degree. C.