Indoor air pollution: a new concern

Journal Article · Wed Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Environ. Midwest; (United States)

OSTI ID:6733777

Radon, asbestos, and formaldehyde are emerging as major health hazards because home-winterization efforts are trapping toxic agents indoors. Other pollution sources, such as tobacco smoke and unvented heating units, also lower indoor air quality. Radon decay products present in the structural materials of well-insulated homes are linked to lung-cancer deaths. Exposure to asbestos fibers has been identified as a problem in many school buildings, while physical discomfort caused by urea-formaldehyde foam insulation has affected the health of many homeowners. The Environmental Protection Agency is collecting and disseminating information to help local officials and homeowners understand the risks and is urging building auditors to inform clients about indoor air pollution. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6733777
• Journal Information: Environ. Midwest; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Midwest; (United States); ISSN EMIDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ASBESTOS
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ELEMENTS
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FORMALDEHYDE
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HAZARDS
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NONMETALS
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