AIR QUALITY
Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health, but many do not know that indoor air pollution can also cause harm. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be 2-5 times, and occasionally more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. These levels of indoor air pollutants are concerning because it is estimated that most people spend about 90% of their time indoors. Comparative risk studies performed by EPA and its Science Advisory Board has consistently ranked indoor air pollution among the top four environmental risks to the public.Symptoms typically associated with poor indoor air quality include: headache, fatigue, dizziness, sinus congestion, cough, watering eyes, nausea, sneezing and skin irritation. Common indoor air pollutants are:
|
