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… can impact both indoor air quality and human health. Where do VOCs come from? Many products … decrease as the product ages. What are some health concerns caused by VOCs? The health effects caused by VOCs depend on the …
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… symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: … quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File … low-VOC products and building materials in your home Biological contaminants: Keep the …
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… because air quality is influenced by several things: The types and amounts of pollutants … get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of … Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at …
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… from? Combustion by-products come from any heating appliances that burn fuel, for example … from? Combustion by-products come from any heating appliances that burn fuel, for example …
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… Stop stagnant water from collecting around heating ventilation and air conditioning system … indoors The Canadian Lung Association – Your Healthy Home … What are biological … indoors The Canadian Lung Association – Your Healthy Home …
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… to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung … pollution. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: … pollution. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: …
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… a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality … notes: Fire retardants/suppressants . What are the long-term impacts to my water … manual at https://firesmartbc.ca/resource-types/guides-manuals . For information about …
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Overview What is an environmental illness? An environmental illness can occur when you are exposed to toxins or substances in the environment that make you sick. These health hazards may be found …
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Overview Children's lungs are especially sensitive to the harmful effects of air pollution. That's because they breathe faster than adults, which causes them to inhale a lot of pollution relative to …
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… amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open … experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been symptom‑free for at least 48 hours. …
