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Indoor Air Quality
Many Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors. Today’s buildings and homes are constructed to be as airtight, and thus energy efficient, as possible. With the rise in chemicals used in cleaners, construction materials, pest control and many daily living products our indoor air is becoming more polluted than our outdoor air. In addition, common indoor pollutants such as dust mites, pet dander, cigarette smoke, bacteria and molds mean this lack of fresh air can lead to health risks. Trapped air pollutants have been linked to allergies, asthma, toxicity, and even cancer. To make matters worse, those who generally have the greatest prolonged exposure are those who are most susceptible such as children, the elderly, and the chronically ill.
To learn more please read the EPA’s pamphlet “The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality”
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