Craniometric determinants of the fitted filtration efficiency of disposable masks
We identify face width, nose size, nose shape, neck circumference, and ear breadth as specific features that modulate disposable mask fit in both unmodified and modified conditions. This information can optimize guidance on respiratory protection afforded by disposable ear-loop masks.
Authors
- Hao Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3666-2033)
- Steven E. Prince (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6606-7481)
- James M. Samet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4053-9022)
- E. Melissa Mcinroe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4678-7339)
- William Steinhardt
- Jacob S. Griffin
- Edward R. Pennington
Institutions
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities (US)
- Environmental Protection Agency (US)
- Guangxi Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1444411
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.84
Funders
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Environmental Protection Agency