The U.S. Surgeon General's Office, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other federal agencies are coming together to try and help raise awareness on the health effects of poor indoor air quality within the home.
In conjunction with this, acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson recently released a report titled "The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Healthy Homes". Galson told the media that the purpose of the report was to promote discussions about the importance of healthy homes.
He stated that "We can prevent many diseases and injuries that result from health hazards in the home by following the simple steps outlined in this Call to Action."
The report addresses many indoor contaminants, including mold. It includes many suggestions to improve the air quality in your home such as prohibiting smoking and eliminating exposure to second hand smoke, installing carbon monoxide and radon detection devices, and controlling moisture and water intrusion to reduce the potential for mold growth.
The full text of the report can be read on the Surgeon General's information website at: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/healthyhomes/calltoactiontopromotehealthyhomes.pdf
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