Indoor Air Pollution & Air Quality
How can we help to make our air better for the enviorment?
What we're here for!
EPA: (Enviornmental Protection Agency)
Wrold Health Organization
American Lung Association
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Pollution
Sick Building Syndrome
Causes and Effetcs
Effect: If lead is found in the home it can also be severely life threatening. It can cause brain and nerve damage, kidney failure, anemia, and a defective cardiovascular system.
Cause: Tobacco smoke that comes from outdoor and indoor areas can also be an indoor air pollutant.
Effects:Tobacco smoke causes individuals to experience severe respiratory irritation, pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, heart disease, as well as lung cancer.
Cause: Formaldehyde is another leading cause of indoor air pollution. It is no longer produced in the United States due to its ban in 1970 but can still be found in paints, sealants, and wood floors.
Effects: most common indoor air pollutants, can also cause health problems. You may experience irritation of the throat, eyes, and nose, as well as allergic reactions
5 Ways We Can Reduce Air Pollution
2) Let FRESH AIR in
3) No Smoking indoors
4) Look up DIY for healthier cleaning supplies
5) Get rid of heat