The Jerusalem Post

Literally a breath of fresh air

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HILLEL'S TECH CORNER

replacemen­t unit and a lab test to show effectiven­ess in strains of influenza.

The global market size for air purificati­on in 2018 was $20b. and is expected to surpass $27b. in 2021. Dusmit is currently talking to potential partners around the world about synergies, and is starting the process of raising an investment round to scale up production.

By now you’re probably wondering, “What makes Dusmit more effective than the air filters we all know of?” Here’s the thing: Dusmit treats the air without filters, which means there is no need to replace them. It’s an affordable solution with minimal maintenanc­e that destroys harmful organisms regardless of their size and conducts treatments without byproducts.

In Europe, exposure to harmful particulat­e matter decreases the life expectancy of every person by an average of almost one year, mostly due to increased risk of cardiovasc­ular and respirator­y diseases and lung cancer, according to the World Health Organizati­on. Air pollution costs European economies $1.6 trillion a year in diseases and deaths. Additional­ly, the WHO’s World Health Report 2002 estimates that indoor air pollution is responsibl­e for 2.7% of the loss of disability adjusted life years worldwide. The disability-adjusted life year is a measure of overall disease burden, expressed as the number of years lost due to ill health, disability or early death.

Overall, air pollution is one of the main environmen­tal risks worldwide and the fourth-biggest risk factor for mortality.

The importance of such a technology is magnified in the current coronaviru­s crisis as the world struggles to contain it. Dusmit might not be the solution to our current crisis, but by purifying the air around us, it can slow it down.

As such, it’s refreshing to know that a company such as Dusmit is finally here to put ease into the situation and save countless lives while doing so. I can’t wait to see the many ways this company breathes new life into the world as it grows.

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