Environmental
American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine’s (ACOEM) checklist of Top Ten Environmental Hazards
Tobacco smoke(Long-term exposure)
Radon (can cause cancer)
Asbestos (can cause cancer and lung disease)
Lead (structures built before 1978 – dangerous for children)
Combustion gas (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide)
Tap water (well water & older plumbing systems)
Household chemicals (keep them away from children)
Pesticides (even though outside home, still a danger)
Allergens (pourous, water-damaged materials frequently grow mold and other organisms)
Food Poisoning (keep the refrigerator temperature below 40 degrees and wash cutting boards.)
Lead
- Lead is one of the most serious environmental problems for children.
- Your child can get lead in their body if they swallow lead dust, breathe lead vapors, or eats soild or paint chips that contain lead.
- Lead poisioning can cause learning disabilities, behavioral problems, anemia, or damage to the brain and kidneys.
What can you do?
If your home was built before 1978, test the paint for lead.
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