Indoor Air Quality
Participants will accomplish the following:
Knowledge: Recognize that most people in the U.S. spend over 90% of their time indoors. Indoor pollutants can be 2 to 5 times greater than outdoor pollutants, and young children are at greater risk to pollutants.
Comprehension: Identify sources of indoor air pollutants in the home.
Application:
- List actions that can be taken to improve indoor air quality in the home: for example, installing carbon monoxide detectors, testing for radon, preventing and cleaning up mold, improving home ventilation, controlling asthma and allergy triggers.
- Identify resources for assistance with these topics.
Publications
News
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Spring’s arrival motivates many people to refresh the spaces where they spend their time. This refresh should include removing clutter, which can affect quality of life and lead to serious health concerns if small amounts turn into larger amounts.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Healthy lifestyles and healthy homes may seem like two separate concepts, but both components are important for overall well-being. David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, encourages people to consider giving their homes a checkup in the new year.
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