Reduce Indoor Air Pollution with an Air Purifier
There has been extensive research on the effects of indoor air pollution on health, below are some excerpts to read taken from some key studies carried out in recent years. Click link to read more…
2013: American Lung Association warns of indoor air threat
The U.S. should act urgently to raise public awareness about the threat posed by indoor air pollution because some of the most dangerous pollution is found inside homes and offices – not outdoors…
2013: New WHO Study reveals dangers of Indoor Air Pollution
One in eight deaths in the European Union is due to inhaling particles, gases, fumes and smoke indoors – outdoors and inside at home and work…
2013: Danish Cancer Society Research Centre – air pollution as bad as smoking
A new study has found even low level exposure to traffic fumes can increase the risk of cancer. 313,000 people were measured with their local pollution levels and cancer rates over 9 European countries. Over a 13 year follow up period, 2095 of these developed lung cancer. The chances of cancer increased with higher exposure to pollution – especially ultra fine soot particles.
2012: Office workers health threatened by toxic dangers
The health of office workers is being threatened by potentially dangerous substances emitted by carpets, furniture, paint and other items, according to a study of office workers. Researchers discovered a high level of polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in the blood of people working in a newly-decorated office.
2010: Why living near a road is bad for your health
Children living within 500 metres of a major road or freeway are at a greater risk of developing asthma, while adults face an increased likelihood of lung and heart related illnesses, a landmark health study has revealed.
2009: Nurses & Asthma Study
Nurses who breathe in cleaning chemicals are more likely to get asthma. Nurses who are exposed to cleaning products, antiseptics and disinfectants in hospitals are 67 percent more likely to be diagnosed with asthma, research has found.