Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home: A Stakeholder Guide for Protecting the Health of Children and Families

Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home: A Stakeholder Guide for Protecting the Health of Children and Families
Title:
Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home: A Stakeholder Guide for Protecting the Health of Children and Families
Format:
Paperback
USA Price: 
Stock:
Low stock
GPO Stock Number:
023-000-00852-1
ISBN:
9780160952272
Description

The old saying “Home is Where the Heart Is” might still be true. But federal studies about “home life” show that literally millions of homes also have HIDDEN HAZARDS.

The existence of house related hazards are even more concerning for loved ones. Your children, older family members and visitors, and anyone suffering from the many chronic illnesses are vulnerable to the daily risk when faced with common occurrences of mold, dust, toxins from lead, and old imbedded asbestos. Even everyday cleaning chemicals, and silent and odorless carbon monoxide and radon pose health risks if not effectively treated and kept under control.

Think about these startling statistics. Could your home be a silent hazard when you thought it was a safe haven?

  • 24 million homes have significant lead‐ based paint hazards
  • 18,000 deaths related to injuries occur annually in U.S. homes
  • 6.8 million homes contain radon exposures-above the current EPA action level
Table of Contents

Introduction 2

Guiding Goals 5

Lead 6

Asthma and Allergies 9

Mold and Moisture 12

Carbon Monoxide 15

Radon 17

Drinking Water 19

Household Chemicals 22

Pests 25

Home Safety 28

Temperature Control 31

Indoor Air Quality 33

Checklist 34 Resources 37

Credits 39

Audience

Home owners, parents and providers for elderly family members or community health providers, federal, state, and community health and safety providers should all find this booklet informational and thorough guideline for home safety issues.

Product Details

Availability Details:
In Stock
USA Price:
$10.00
International Price:
$14.00
Publisher:
Housing and Urban Development Dept.
Key Phrases:
  • Safety
  • Healthy Homes
  • Lead
  • Pest Control
  • Asthma
  • Mold
  • Radon
Weight:
0.5
Quantity Price:
Discount
Cover:
Paper
Unit of Issue (US):
1
Unit of Issue (Non-US):
1
Record Creation Date:
08/01/2019
Last Status Update:
05/15/2024
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