Archive for the ‘Health Hazards’ Category

Radon

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

EPA and organizations nationwide dedicate January as National Radon Action Month to encourage the public to test their homes for radon and get radon problems fixed.  Did you know?

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non smokers 

Nearly one in 15 homes in the U.S. has a … READ MORE

Asbestos

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

In 1977, the official state rock of California was found to cause cancer. Asbestos– a building product hailed through most of the 20th century as a “wonder fiber” was killing workers who breathed its microscopic dust in mines, asbestos plants and shipyards, decades after their exposure. When the Environmental Protection … READ MORE

Lead

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Health Effects: Lead affects practically all systems within the body. Lead at high levels (lead levels at or above 80 micrograms per deciliter (80 µg/dl) of blood) can cause convulsions, coma, and even death. Lower levels of lead can cause adverse health effects on the central nervous system, kidney, and … READ MORE