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Air Quality, Indoor
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Air Travel Health News: What Everyone Should Know About Air Travel 
 Information about the dangers of air travel such as deep vein thrombosis, recycled air, air rage, fear of flying, and toxins. Includes dozens of practical strategies for safe flying. The author is a self-described "air safety pioneer" and former flight attendant who flew for over 20 years "before being medically grounded due to the toxic conditions on board airplanes." http://www.flyana.com/ Topics: Health, Health, Pollution, Travel Last updated Apr 21, 2006 Clean Air Initiative for Cities Around the World
"The Clean Air Initiative (CAI) advances innovative ways to improve air quality in cities by sharing knowledge and experiences through partnerships in selected regions of the world." Site includes information about activities and links to material about urban air pollution in Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa. Also includes archived material on Eastern Europe and Central Asia (not maintained). Note: Material about regions is more up-to-date than material on main page. http://www.cleanairnet.org/ Topics: Pollution Last updated Mar 27, 2008 Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems
"Failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity [from a flooded building] can present serious long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. ... This fact sheet discusses problems caused by microbial growth ... and the steps you can take to lessen these effects." Includes links to related information. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/flood.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 FEMA Trailer Study
Documents related to the investigation of air quality concerns in mobile homes and trailers provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Hurricane Katrina victims, "and the occurrence of respiratory and other symptoms resulting from exposure to formaldehyde or other respiratory irritants among residents of the mobile homes." Includes fact sheets on formaldehyde, indoor air quality and FEMA trailers, and related topics. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehhe/trailerstudy/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollution Last updated Feb 20, 2008 FEMA: Formaldehyde Information
Compilation of documents on health concerns arising from the presence of formaldehyde in trailers provided to Hurricane Katrina victims by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Includes press releases, handouts on formaldehyde (in several languages), and links to other websites covering health concerns related to the trailers. Note: Additional material on the topic, not listed on this page, can be located by searching for "formaldehyde" on this website. From FEMA. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/2005katrina/formaldehyde.shtm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollution Last updated Nov 14, 2007 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Information on common sources and health effects of indoor air pollution in homes, schools, and offices. Special emphasis on asthma, radon, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)/secondhand smoke (SHS), and mold; the site is searchable and provides hotlines and links for each topic. Some information is also available in Spanish. From the Environmental Protection Agency. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Environment Last updated Apr 15, 2002 Indoor Air: Mold
Documents about mold, covering topics such as mold and moisture, mold cleanup, asthma and mold, and mold in homes, schools, and commercial buildings. Includes links to information about floods, indoor air quality, and related topics. Some material available in Spanish. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/mold/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 6, 2005 MedlinePlus: Molds
Links to information about the health effects of molds, covering topics such as mold and moisture in the home, mold-induced respiratory illness and asthma, mold allergies, molds on food, and mold cleanup. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/molds.html Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Mold
Collection of documents about mold and its effects on human health. Includes a FAQ, fact sheets on specific molds, cleanup and remediation guidelines, discussions about mold and dampness in indoor spaces, and related material. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/mold/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Oct 18, 2005 Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods
This document, originally prepared as a response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita, "is intended to more broadly address public health concerns related to limiting exposure to mold and identifying, preventing, and managing mold-related health effects" following natural disasters and flooding. Provides background on the health effects of molds, and guidelines for assessing and cleaning up mold-contaminated buildings and household items. From the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety, Water Last updated Jun 13, 2006 National Library of Medicine: Indoor Air Pollution
This site provides links to information about indoor air pollution, including an overview of health issues, regulations and policy, specific chemicals and substances (such as tobacco smoke, radon, and biological substances), organizations, and information from the National Library of Medicine databases. Some information available in Spanish. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/indoorairpollution.html Topics: Pollution Last updated Jun 15, 2005 Safety and Health Topics: Molds and Fungi
Workplace safety information about indoor air quality concerns related to molds and fungi, including applicable OSHA standards, associated health effects, detection, and control and cleanup. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/molds/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution Last updated Oct 18, 2005 |
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