What You Can Do - Human Exposure And Health Topics

General Human Exposure and Health Topics	Concerned Citizens Resources Protecting Our Children Indoor Air Quality in Schools Smoke-Free Homes and Cars Program Protect Your Family and You from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Sun Safety Action Tips Health and Ecosystem Protection
Health Status	Reduce exposure to traffic and outdoor air pollution. Lower your activity level when pollutant levels are high. Avoid secondhand tobacco smoke, and limit use of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by never leaving a car running in a garage and by maintaining gas appliances and heating systems. Prevent heat stress by drinking plenty of water, using air conditioning, and wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing. Don't drink water from unknown sources and get your water tested for lead.
Diseases and Health Conditions	Learn about common asthma triggers and how to reduce their presence in your home and workplace. Learn about trends in pollutants and illnesses that might affect children's health. Protect your family from radon - the second leading cause of lung cancer. Have your house tested for radon and if levels are high, explore ways to reduce them.
Exposure to Environmental Contaminants	Follow recommended guidelines for eating fish and shellfish the guidelines are particularly important for women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children. Check EPA's National Listing of Fish Advisories online for information on locally issued fish advisories and safe eating guidelines. Get your home and your children tested for lead - especially if your home or anyplace else your child spends large amounts of time has paint in poor condition and was built before 1978. Reduce hazards to your family from lead-based paint if you are planning to remodel or renovate a home build before 1978. Keep your home and car free from secondhand smoke.

What You Can Do - Human Exposure And Health Topics

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