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Bad Air - The Relationship Between Indoor Air Quality

BAD AIR Did you know that millions of people worldwide are injured by bad indoor air quality each year? The Relationship Between Indoor Air Quality & You 60% of all homes & buildings are "sick" & unsafe to occupy. 2 Million people die prematurely from illness attributable to Plane air quality is often better than that in a home or office building. indoor air quality. created for FHFurr.com Indoor Pollution - Wow! Top Environmental Concern According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality is one of the EPA's top environmental risks to public health. Pollution indoors is usually about 2 to 5 times worse than outdoors. Despite this striking number, nearly 1/4 of all Americans show no concern about the quality of air indoors. Startling Facts About Indoor Pollutants Babies crawling on the floor inhale a pollution equivalent of four cigarettes a day, the result of out-gassing from carpets, mildew, fungi, dust mites, and molds. 10% of Americans never change the filter on their heating and air conditioning unit. Particulate matter in indoor pollution can inflame the airways and lungs -- which impairs immune response, reduces the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity, and increases allergic reactions. 8 out of 10 people in the U.S. are exposed to indoor allergens such as dust mites and pet dander. Controlling air quality can help reduce allergic reactions. SURGEON GENERAL WARNING: Indoor Air Pollution - Pee-Yew! Carpet, Mold and Dust Mites Are NOT a Safe Alternative to Cigarettes. 2405 Lung Cancer Deaths in the U.S. Are Attributable to Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution. 500,000 ChildrenUnder Age 5 Die Worldwide From Acute Lower Respiratory Due to Particulate Matter Inhaled From Indoor Air Pollution From Household Solid Fuels. 1 Million People Worldwide Die From Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Disease that Develops Due to Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution. 2 Million People Worldwide Die Prematurely from Illness Attributable to Indoor Air Pollution from Household Waste. 3 Billion People Worldwide are at Risk for Adverse Effects Due to Indoor Pollution. Unpollute Your Insides! Other Culprits of Indoor Air Pollutants Household Cleaners & Personal Hygiene Products Products designed to freshen air, beautify and cleanse the human body, or rid the home of bacteria contain poisonous chemicals that actually Dollute the air. How to Improve Indoor Air Quality Source Control: Pollution sources, like those that contain asbestos, should be sealed or enclosed. Gas emitting appliances should be adjusted to decrease the amount of emissions. Ventilation Improvements: Increase the amount of outdoor air coming in to decrease the amount of indoor air pollutants. Open windows, doors & attic fans bring fresh air into your home. Exhaust fans remove contaminants nearby. Air conditioners will help reduce indoor moisture levels responsible for dust mite and mold growth. Also, have a licensed HVAC professional clean your home's air ducts to decrease the circulation dust mites and other contaminants. Air Cleaners: Air cleaners range from table top to whole-house systems. The effectiveness of an indoor air cleaner depends on how well it removes pollutants from idoor air, which is expressed as a percentage efficiency rate, and how much air it pulls through its filters, expressed in cubic feet Derminute. Sources: World Health Organization, Environmental Protection Agency, FH Fur (FHFurr.com) BAD AIR Did you know that millions of people worldwide are injured by bad indoor air quality each year? The Relationship Between Indoor Air Quality & You 60% of all homes & buildings are "sick" & unsafe to occupy. 2 Million people die prematurely from illness attributable to Plane air quality is often better than that in a home or office building. indoor air quality. created for FHFurr.com Indoor Pollution - Wow! Top Environmental Concern According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality is one of the EPA's top environmental risks to public health. Pollution indoors is usually about 2 to 5 times worse than outdoors. Despite this striking number, nearly 1/4 of all Americans show no concern about the quality of air indoors. Startling Facts About Indoor Pollutants Babies crawling on the floor inhale a pollution equivalent of four cigarettes a day, the result of out-gassing from carpets, mildew, fungi, dust mites, and molds. 10% of Americans never change the filter on their heating and air conditioning unit. Particulate matter in indoor pollution can inflame the airways and lungs -- which impairs immune response, reduces the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity, and increases allergic reactions. 8 out of 10 people in the U.S. are exposed to indoor allergens such as dust mites and pet dander. Controlling air quality can help reduce allergic reactions. SURGEON GENERAL WARNING: Indoor Air Pollution - Pee-Yew! Carpet, Mold and Dust Mites Are NOT a Safe Alternative to Cigarettes. 2405 Lung Cancer Deaths in the U.S. Are Attributable to Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution. 500,000 ChildrenUnder Age 5 Die Worldwide From Acute Lower Respiratory Due to Particulate Matter Inhaled From Indoor Air Pollution From Household Solid Fuels. 1 Million People Worldwide Die From Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Disease that Develops Due to Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution. 2 Million People Worldwide Die Prematurely from Illness Attributable to Indoor Air Pollution from Household Waste. 3 Billion People Worldwide are at Risk for Adverse Effects Due to Indoor Pollution. Unpollute Your Insides! Other Culprits of Indoor Air Pollutants Household Cleaners & Personal Hygiene Products Products designed to freshen air, beautify and cleanse the human body, or rid the home of bacteria contain poisonous chemicals that actually Dollute the air. How to Improve Indoor Air Quality Source Control: Pollution sources, like those that contain asbestos, should be sealed or enclosed. Gas emitting appliances should be adjusted to decrease the amount of emissions. Ventilation Improvements: Increase the amount of outdoor air coming in to decrease the amount of indoor air pollutants. Open windows, doors & attic fans bring fresh air into your home. Exhaust fans remove contaminants nearby. Air conditioners will help reduce indoor moisture levels responsible for dust mite and mold growth. Also, have a licensed HVAC professional clean your home's air ducts to decrease the circulation dust mites and other contaminants. Air Cleaners: Air cleaners range from table top to whole-house systems. The effectiveness of an indoor air cleaner depends on how well it removes pollutants from idoor air, which is expressed as a percentage efficiency rate, and how much air it pulls through its filters, expressed in cubic feet Derminute. Sources: World Health Organization, Environmental Protection Agency, FH Fur (FHFurr.com)

Bad Air - The Relationship Between Indoor Air Quality

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Millions of people are adversely affected by poor indoor air quality. Poor indoor air affects our health and is a leading cause of illness around the world.

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