The Home Safety Council®, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, has declared June “Home Safety Month” and is reminding people to take steps to make their homes safer. The organization, which states that it is “dedicated to preventing home related injuries that result in nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits on average [...]
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Secondhand smoke is estimated to cause 3,400 lung cancer deaths annually in the U.S. So far, swine flu has killed 4 Americans, and drunk driving kills about 13,000 people each year. Radon is estimated to cause 25,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths annually. Laws protect citizens from secondhand smoke and drunk drivers, and [...]
The American Lung Association recently released a series of tips on how to mitigate the effects of air pollution on sleeping children http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=3474147. This is a particularly important practice for the still-growing respiratory systems young children possess.
The air in our homes contains contaminants ranging from dust mites to the dander of our more lovable [...]
On the new "Fight" asthma campaign public service announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency, there are 3 specific and surprisingly easy ideas to provide asthma relief for children. (The PSA can be viewed here http://www.epapsa.com/media/epa-childasthma.mpg.)
For asthma relief:
Put stuffed animals in a plastic bag and freeze them to kill dust mites
Wipe off bath toys to [...]
If you’re painting a nursery and are concerned about how it might affect your baby’s health, you have every right to take precautions. Even after paint dries, it can still emit fumes or harbor bacteria, according to Bob Formisano at About.com. Paint, just like carpeting or other household chemicals, contains VOCs – volatile organic compounds. [...]
More »If you celebrate Christmas and are looking to decorate for the holidays, here are some important tips to keep in mind to ensure a safe and happy holiday season for you, your family, and your pets.
If you’re using a fresh Christmas tree:The National Christmas Tree Association has a great site dedicated to information for you [...]
