Exposure to Airborne Toxins Linked to Child Autism
Posted by Rachel Gendi on 6/17/2015 to
Indoor Air
On average, humans consume about one kilogram of food, two kilograms of water, and about twenty kilograms of air per day. As human beings, we consume a lot of oxygen every day and this allows us to thrive and live healthy lives. The quality of our air supply can have tremendous effects on our health. One major health risk from breathing toxin-filled air is that it can lead to birthing a child with autism. According to a recent study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), exposure to airborne toxins during a women’s third-trimester of pregnancy was shown to increase the risk of her child having autism.
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The Dangers of Air Pollution: How it Affects Global Population
Posted by Julia Rosen on 6/21/2014 to
Indoor Air
Have you ever wondered what was in the air you breath? Have you ever considered air pollution to have an effect on your health? Well,over the past few years, the number of deaths influenced by poor air quality has increased dramatically. Although air pollution may not seem to be as fatal as described, it has actually been recorded to be the worlds' largest environmental health risk, causing about 7 million deaths annually as of 2012.
Health risks from the air we breathe
Posted by Rachel Rosen on 7/23/2011 to
Indoor Air
Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. Many people are unaware of the potential health risks they may face coming from the air they breathe. Whether at school and work.