The Inside Story
Author | : United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Air and Radiation |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 38 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Air quality |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Air and Radiation |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 38 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Air quality |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Elisabeth Heseltine |
Publisher | : WHO Regional Office Europe |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9289041684 |
Microbial pollution is a key element of indoor air pollution. It is caused by hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi, in particular filamentous fungi (mould), growing indoors when sufficient moisture is available. This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors. WHO guidelines for protecting public health are formulated on the basis of the review. The most important means for avoiding adverse health effects is the prevention (or minimization) of persistent dampness and microbial growth on interior surfaces and in building structures. [Ed.]
Author | : |
Publisher | : World Health Organization |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : House & Home |
ISBN | : |
This book presents WHO guidelines for the protection of public health from risks due to a number of chemicals commonly present in indoor air. The substances considered in this review, i.e. benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, naphthalene, nitrogen dioxide, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (especially benzo[a]pyrene), radon, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene, have indoor sources, are known in respect of their hazardousness to health and are often found indoors in concentrations of health concern. The guidelines are targeted at public health professionals involved in preventing health risks of environmental exposures, as well as specialists and authorities involved in the design and use of buildings, indoor materials and products. They provide a scientific basis for legally enforceable standards.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 553 |
Release | : 1981-01-01 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
Discusses pollution from tobacco smoke, radon and radon progeny, asbestos and other fibers, formaldehyde, indoor combustion, aeropathogens and allergens, consumer products, moisture, microwave radiation, ultraviolet radiation, odors, radioactivity, and dirt and discusses means of controlling or eliminating them.
Author | : Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2011-10-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309209412 |
The indoor environment affects occupants' health and comfort. Poor environmental conditions and indoor contaminants are estimated to cost the U.S. economy tens of billions of dollars a year in exacerbation of illnesses like asthma, allergic symptoms, and subsequent lost productivity. Climate change has the potential to affect the indoor environment because conditions inside buildings are influenced by conditions outside them. Climate Change, the Indoor Environment, and Health addresses the impacts that climate change may have on the indoor environment and the resulting health effects. It finds that steps taken to mitigate climate change may cause or exacerbate harmful indoor environmental conditions. The book discusses the role the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should take in informing the public, health professionals, and those in the building industry about potential risks and what can be done to address them. The study also recommends that building codes account for climate change projections; that federal agencies join to develop or refine protocols and testing standards for evaluating emissions from materials, furnishings, and appliances used in buildings; and that building weatherization efforts include consideration of health effects. Climate Change, the Indoor Environment, and Health is written primarily for the EPA and other federal agencies, organizations, and researchers with interests in public health; the environment; building design, construction, and operation; and climate issues.
Author | : Manfred Kaiser |
Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | : 149 |
Release | : 2008-08-22 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 1442999969 |
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HAVE FOUND THAT THE AIR PEOPLE BREATHE IN THEIR HOMES IS LIKELY TO BE TWO TO FIVE TIMES MORE POLLUTED THAN THE AIR THEY INHALE OUTSIDE. INDOOR AIR POLLUTION IS RANKED IN THE TOP FIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS TO OUR HEALTH. How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health and what you can do about it - provides in-depth information on the effects to our health of the many pollutants in the home and how we can eradicate them and breathe clean, fresh air.
Author | : |
Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : |
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ISBN | : 1427090785 |
Author | : |
Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | : 502 |
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ISBN | : 1427090793 |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Environmental health |
ISBN | : |
Houses have always been one of the centerpieces of American life. Houses are the places where parents raise their children, where family reunions take place, and where people live, work, and play. Americans have always realized that healthy houses can lead to healthier lives. Many of the extraordinary improvements in health that were achieved in the 20th century resulted from improvements in the Nation's homes. Although poorly maintained homes increases the risk for injury and illness, unhealthy and unsafe housing continues to affect the health of millions of people of all income levels, geographic areas, and walks of life in the United States. The Call to Action describes the steps people can take now to protect themselves from disease, disability and injury that may result from health hazards in their houses. These steps have been scientifically proven to reduce health problems that cause or contribute to disease and injuries. And, improving literacy about healthy homes and teaching people about the steps they can take to change unhealthy and unsafe behaviors at home will lead to better health for all Americans. This Call to Action also outlines the next steps of a society-wide, comprehensive and coordinated approach to healthy homes that will result in the greatest possible public health impact and reduce disparities in the availability of healthy, safe, affordable, accessible, and environmentally friendly homes.
Author | : Weltgesundheitsorganisation |
Publisher | : World Health Organization |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2021-09-07 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9240034226 |
The main objective of these updated global guidelines is to offer health-based air quality guideline levels, expressed as long-term or short-term concentrations for six key air pollutants: PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide. In addition, the guidelines provide interim targets to guide reduction efforts of these pollutants, as well as good practice statements for the management of certain types of PM (i.e., black carbon/elemental carbon, ultrafine particles, particles originating from sand and duststorms). These guidelines are not legally binding standards; however, they provide WHO Member States with an evidence-informed tool, which they can use to inform legislation and policy. Ultimately, the goal of these guidelines is to help reduce levels of air pollutants in order to decrease the enormous health burden resulting from the exposure to air pollution worldwide.