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Cockroach Control Manual

Authors: Ogg, B., Ferraro, D., and C. Ogg

The Cockroach Control Manual is a practical reference for persons who have had little or no training in insect identification, biology or control methods. An earlier version was developed for those attending our Cockroach Combat Workshops. In these workshops, we emphasized a holistic, least-toxic approach to controlling cockroaches using all available tactics for the most effective control. Each of the authors have read enough scientific literature to understand just how easy it would have b

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Contracts and Contractors - Integrated Pest Management in Housing

Authors: Toronto IPM Housing Contractors

Pest control contracts for housing (and especially in the public/nonprofit sector) have been no-win, low bid, “run and spray”, “what do you expect” low expectation, low-tech, necessary “evil” services until quite recently. “Evil” in the sense of it not being pleasant to have to have pesticides applied in one’s home, with this idea that “it’s safe to us, but will kill the roaches”. The lesser of two evils one might say… “What is worst? having the bugs? Or the odour of the spray for a short

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Integrated Pest Management Kit For Building Managers

Authors: Brad Mitchell

What Is IPM? Traditional methods of pest control usually involves no more than periodic applications of pesticides. IPM is a common sense approach to pest management that uses a variety of methods to control pests. Chemical pesticides may be part of an IPM program. However, considerable effort is also put towards preventing pest problems by controlling conditions which may attract and support pests. IPM has been used successfully for many years in agriculture, and is increasingly being applied

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Working with a Pest Management Company in an IPM Program - IPM in Schools and Child Care Facilities

Authors: IU - IPM Contracting Guide

An increasing number of pest management companies are providing IPM services such as monitoring for pests and use of baits instead of spray insecticides. Communicate with your current provider that you are interested in developing an IPM program. They may be knowledgeable about IPM and happy to provide these services. When hiring a new company, provide a copy of your pest management policy and confirm that the company can provide services that are consistent with the policy.

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School IPM IPM Standards available for Schools!

Authors: The IPM Institute of North America, Inc.

How do you know if the pest management practices in your school are the least risk, most effective available? Is your school doing as much as possible to prevent and avoid pest problems? How many of the available IPM practices is your school implementing? "IPM Standards for Schools: A Program for Reducing Pest and Pesticide Risks in Schools and Other Sensitive Environments" is a new initiative that can provide answers to these questions. The 128 page document lists more than 700 IPM practices

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HUD Maintenance Guidebooks Guidebook VII Termite, Insect, and Rodent Control

Authors: Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing

The purpose of this Guidebook is to introduce public housing agencies and Indian housing authorities (jointly known as HAs) to current pest management methods and principles that will make their task more rewarding and effective. In order to reduce risk from exposure to toxic pesticides, these methods are less dependent upon chemical pesticides. The old ways no longer work well since pests developed resistance to many pesticides. This Guidebook provides information on modern Integrated Pest Mana

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Guidance on Integrated Pest Management

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Notice is to inform public housing agencies (PHAs) and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) of the additional reference materials on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) beyond Maintenance Guidebook Seven: Termite, Insect and Rodent Control. PHAs and TDHEs (HAs) may choose to share this information with families and property owners participating in their programs. 2. APPLICABILITY: The information in this Notice may be of interest to HAs, property owners, propert

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Integrated Pest Management Technical Guide

Authors: GSA

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is “a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks” (7 USC 136r-1). With the emergence of IPM, methods of pest control have become more holistic and effective in protecting people, property, and the environment from the risks of pests and pesticides. As a result, Federal agencies are required to implement and promote IPM in a manner that s

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Integrated Pest Management Program Contract Guide Specification

Authors: Dr. Albert Greene

This specification is part of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for the premises listed herein. IPM is a process for achieving long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression and prevention through the use of a wide variety of technological and management practices. Control strategies in an IPM program include: Structural and procedural modifications to reduce food, water, harborage, and access used by pests; Pesticide compounds, formulations, and application methods tha

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Pesticides Outreach Material Catalogue: Information for Your Home and Community

Authors: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticides Programs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticides Programs (OPP) Outreach Publications Catalogue, is a comprehensive listing of more than 50 outreach publications and 70 fact sheets available free of charge to the public. These publications are intended for use by the general public, including homeowners, parents, and urban community leaders. All publications listed in this catalogue provide useful information on responsible pesticide use, storage, and disposal practices. Many

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools: Protecting Children in Schools from Pests and Pesticides

Authors: U.s. Environmental Protection Agency

Pesticides are powerful tools for controlling pests. However, pesticides need to be used carefully and judiciously, especially when used in sensitive areas where children are present. Children are more sensitive than adults to pesticides. Young children can have greater exposure to pesticides from crawling, exploring, or other hand-to-mouth activities. Put simply, integrated pest management (IPM) is a safer, and usually less costly option for effective pest management in a school community. A s

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board Technical Guide No. 29 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in and Around Buildings

Authors: Defense Pest Management Information Analysis Center

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is defined in DoD Instruction 4150.7 as "a planned program,incorporating continuous monitoring, education, record-keeping, and communication to prevent pests and disease vectors from causing unacceptable damage to operations, people, property, materiel, or the environment. IPM uses targeted, sustainable(effective, economical, environmentally sound) methods including habitat, modification, biological control, genetic control, cultural control, mechanical control,

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Tools for detecting hazards: cockroaches

Authors: Community Environmental Health Resource Center

Traditionally, cockroaches were controlled only because they are offensive, leave behind an awful smell, and cause gastrointestinal and respiratory illness. Small infestations were often tolerated. However, the latest research shows that the traditional approach ignored the more serious hazard - that cockroach debris (old shells, body parts, and droppings) triggers asthma attacks in people who are sensitized to cockroach allergen. With asthma rates growing, especially among children and African

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Cockroaches: decision guide

Authors: CEHRC: Community Environmental Health Resource Center (CEHRC)

This guide is intended for project managers considering whether they want to measure cockroach levels in homes and, if so, what homes should be the focus of their efforts. The Cockroach Sampling Instructions provide step-by-step instructions that the Hazard Investigator needs in order to get the job done properly. CEHRC’s Cockroach Background Materials offer added reference information. Traditionally, cockroaches were only controlled because they were offensive, left behind an awful smell, and c

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Household Pests

Authors: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Vermin, rodents and other household pests occur in some rental properties. Pests live anywhere they can find food, water, warmth and shelter. Pest control companies regularly service many apartment buildings. Pests present serious health hazards to residents; therefore, the landlord is responsible for getting rid of them. If tenants are unable to eliminate household pests, the landlord is obliged to hire a professional exterminator. Local health departments can help tenants whose landlords are

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Sample Integrated Pest Management Specifications

Authors: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) & Dr. Stephen Franz

Provide integrated pest management services. Conduct IPM outreach and workshop sessions to educate tenant associations, landlords, superintendents, and other building and community residents about the availability of IPM services. Provide direct instruction to residents on apartment maintenance to sustain reduced infestation and improved safety and health. Submit detailed monthly reports on project status using a template provided by DOHMH. Cooperate with DOHMH on evaluating the process and eff

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Durability by design - A guide for residential builders and designers

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Insects are not just nuisances, some are also a serious threat to building durability. The following types of insects are known to damage wooden materials in homes and in other structures: Termites, Carpenter Ants, Wood-boring Beetles, and Carpenter Bees. While all of the above insects can pose a threat to wood-framed homes, termites are the most prevalent and damaging insect. Therefore, most of this chapter addresses issues and practices related to the control and prevention of termite infest

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How to use integrated pest management to uninvited residential pests

Authors: The New York State IPM Program

Integrated pest management, or IPM, is both a way of thinking and a way of acting in regard to pests. People who practice IPM try to prevent damage from pests or to manage them in ways that reduce risks to the environment and human health. To practice IPM, you don’t have to be an expert. This brochure is designed to help get you started with an understanding of insects, weeds, and other pests in and around your home.

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Tips to Rid Your House of Insects and Rodents

Authors: Health Canada

Pests such as insects and rodents in the yard or home are often just a nuisance; however, some can damage food or possessions in your house. Simple preventive measures can stop most problems before they begin. Even when pests do get into the house, there is rarely a need to use pesticides. Simply removing their food supply and breeding sites is often the most effective control. Steps such as managing garbage so that it attracts fewer insects and animals, cleaning up spilled food, especially p

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Mold prevention and detection: a guide for housing authorities in Indian country

Authors: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. and Building Research Council

News has been spreading about mold problems in Indian Country housing, as it has throughout many parts of North America. There are many questions being raised about how these situations should be handled, how people’s health can be protected, and how costly emergencies can be avoided. Mold that is not attended to can damage homes, and combined with dampness, can lead to sagging walls, ceilings, or floors. It can be unsightly, and can sometimes cause discomfort and health problems. Having mold i

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Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Authors: The CDC Mold Workgroup

The duration and extent of flooding and the number of structures flooded as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita make the likelihood of massive mold contamination in buildings a certainty. Many structures remained flooded weeks after the hurricane and became saturated with water. Some early observers suggested that as many as 60% to 80% of residential structures in New Orleans sustained severe flood damage. Outside New Orleans, extensive hurricane damage without prolonged flooding occurred. T

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning OSHA Fact Sheet

Authors: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration

What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. Although it has no detectable odor, CO is often mixed with other gases that do have an odor. So, you can inhale carbon monoxide right along with gases that you can smell and not even know that CO is present. CO is a common industrial hazard resulting from the incomplete burning of natural gas and any other material containing carbon such as gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, or wood. Forg

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The Clean Air Guide: How to Identify and Correct Indoor Air Problems in Your Home

Authors: RE/C and Ed Lowans

Recent statistics indicate that we now spend up to 90 percent of our time indoors. Accordingly, our health is affected by the quality of indoor air in our housing. People affected by indoor air contamination can be broken down into three categories; 1) those who are minimally affected, 2) those who suffer from allergies or respiratory ailments due to indoor air quality, and 3) those who are hypersensitive and react adversely to extremely low levels of contaminant exposure. Indoor air quality is

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Basic facts about asthma

Authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. It is with you all the time, but you may have asthma attacks only when something bothers your lungs. We know that family history contributes to susceptibility, but in most cases we don’t know what causes asthma to develop, and we don’t know how to cure asthma. You can control your asthma by knowing the warning signs of an attack, avoiding things that trigger an attack, and following the advice of your

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A brief guide to mold, moisture, and your home

Authors: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation Indoor Environments Division

This Guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth. Why is mold growing in my home? Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor

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Surveillance for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Using a National Media Clipping Service

Authors: Jack C. Clifton, II

Using a novel method to review carbon monoxide (CO) exposures in the US, the role of CO detectors in prevention of CO-related deaths was studied. Using a national media clipping service, CO poisonings reported in the US were analyzed. The impact of CO detectors was investigated through nonfatal outcomes attributable to the presence of CO detectors and case fatality rate comparison among cities with and without CO detector ordinances. There were 4,564 CO exposures resulting in 406 (8.9%) fataliti

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Rodent Control in Urban Areas - An Interdisciplinary Approach

Authors: A. Soula Lambropoulos, et al.

In 1992, Baltimore Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke created the Rodent Control Committee to combat the increasing Norway rat population in Baltimore City. Following a pilot project, programs were conducted in two sections of the city from which high numbers of rat complaints had been reported. These three-month programs attached the rodent problem via an integrated pest management approach that emphasized public education by trained community leaders and health department workers, increased community clean

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Safer Ways to Banish Bugs A Consumer Guide to Pest Control

Authors: Consumer Reports

Over the past decade, the home pest-control business, spurred by growing awareness of encironmental and health hazards, has begun phasing out the indiscriminate pesticides once used routinely to kill roaches, termites, mice, and their ilk. The new approach, usually called integrated pest management, or IPM, employs carefully chosen, less-toxic methods to repel or eliminate pests. "People are using a lot less chemicals and a lot more baits, and only doing pest management if it's needed," says Dan

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Integrated Pest Management in an Urban Community: A Successful Partnership for Prevention

Authors: Barbara L. Brenner, et al.

Pesticides, applied in large quantities in urban communities to control cockroaches, pose potential threats to health, especially to children, who have proportionately greater exposures and unique, developmentally determined vulnerabilities. Integrated pest management (IPM) relies on nonchemical tools—cleaning of food residues, removal of potential nutrients, and sealing cracks and crevices. Least toxic pesticides are used sparingly. To evaluate IPM’s effectiveness, the Mount Sinai Children’s En

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Controlling and Preventing Household Mold and Moisture Problems: Lessons Learned and Strategies for Disseminating Best Practices - A Report to Congress

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

This Report to Congress describes ongoing and recently completed residential mold- and moisture-related work conducted by different offices within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The results of that work are presented, and the Department's strategies for reaching out to key groups with information about moisture control and mold prevention are discussed. Mold and moisture problems in housing are not new phenomena, but they are receiving more attention than in the past.

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Healthy Homes Brochure

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Healthy Homes Program helps make our home safer. The Program provides homeowners and rental property owners with practical information about how to prevent health and safety hazards.

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The Pediatrician’s Role and Responsibility in Educating Parents About Environmental Risks

Authors: Robert L. Brent and Michael Weitzman

Pediatricians are fully aware of the major environmental causes of observable childhood morbidity and mortality (Table 1). It is also important for pediatricians to be aware of the variety of parental concerns regarding exposures to environmental chemicals. During their training and practice, one of their tasks is to counsel and educate parents on how to reduce or prevent the more common environmental risks (Table 1), but they have to be knowledgeable about the presence of environmental chemi

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Lead Factsheet

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Housing and Lead Hazard Control

Did you know...? Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint? 3.8 million homes in the United States have peeling or chipping lead-based paint or high levels of lead in dust? Infants, children under six, and pregnant women should have their blood tested for lead? In the United States, children from poor families are eight times more likely to get lead poisoned? What is it? Lead is a toxic metal used in a variety of products and materials. When lead is absorbed into the body, it c

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Asthma Factsheet

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control

Did you know...? Over 20 million people in the United States suffer from asthma? Over 6.3 million children under 18 report having asthma? There were 75% more cases of asthma in 1994 than in 1980? Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization in the United States? What is it? Asthma is a lung disease. It causes people to wheeze, cough, be short of breath, and sometimes even die. People with asthma can suffer from frequent periods of difficulty breathing called “asthma attacks.” Dur

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Home Safety Factsheet

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control

Did you know...? Home accidents kill one person every 16 minutes and injure one person every four seconds in the U.S.? More than 1.2 million poisonings among children under age 5 were reported to U.S. poison control centers in 2002? Nearly 40,000 children under age 14 are injured by fires each year? Home Safety includes preventing unintentional injuries. Unintentional injuries in the home include poisoning, fires and burns, choking, drowning, suffocation, strangulation, firearms, and falls

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Mold Factsheet

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control

Does your home have...? Stains or discoloration on your walls, ceiling, or furniture? A damp or musty smell? Water problems like a leaky roof or water in the basement? What is it? Molds are alive. There are hundreds of thousands of different types of mold. They are living organisms that grow naturally, particularly in warm, damp, humid conditions where there is little air movement. Often called “mildew,” molds are related to mushrooms and yeast but are much smaller—we can only see or smel

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Factsheet

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control

Did you know...? Over 500 people in the United States die from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning each year? Over 10,000 people seek medical attention for CO poisoning each year? Infants, people with lung or heart disease, or people with anemia are more seriously affected? What is it? Carbon monoxide is a gas that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, and can be fatal when breathed. The symptoms that occur with carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to those of the flu and allergies.

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Safe Pest Control Factsheet

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control

Did you know...? Many pesticides for home use are toxic? There are alternative pest management methods that limit the use of toxic substances? Mice, cockroaches, and cockroach "dust” can trigger asthma attack? What is it? Integrated pest management (IPM) is a way to remove pests, like cockroaches, ice, and rats from a home. IPM is a common sense approach that: Denies pests food, water, shelter and a way to enter the home. Uses baits and powders, such as gel baits, traps and borate powder. W

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Radon Factsheet

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control

Did you know...? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking? Approximately 20,000 cancer deaths each year are caused by radon? What is it? Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted and is found naturally around the country. When you breathe air containing radon, the sensitive cells in your airway are irritated, increasing your risk of getting lung cancer. Radon is found in the dirt and rocks beneath houses, in well water, and in some building mat

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Allergy Factsheet

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control

Did you know...? As many as 40 or 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergies? Allergies cause swollen eyes, itching skin, dripping noses, lightheadedness and even death? What is it? An allergy is a strong reaction by your body’s immune system to something that would normally be harmless—a food, plant, or medicine. Common reactions include a stuffy nose, itchy eyes, or a skin rash. Severe allergic reactions (see below) require immediate medical attention. Many people wh

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Mold and Moisture Prevention: A Guide for Residents in Indian Country

Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Mold is a fungus, along with mushrooms and yeasts. Outdoors, mold is an important part of nature, because it breaks down dead trees and fallen leaves. But mold growing indoors should be avoided, because it can damage belongings, carpets, sofas, and mattresses. Mold can weaken floors and walls, making a house unsafe. Mold can ruin clothes and shoes in damp closets. All houses have some mold in them, but if your house is moldy, this is a sign of that it has a problem with dampness or water. Wh

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Developing a Healthy Homes Training Center and Network

Authors: Rebecca L. Morley

There is a growing awareness among health and housing experts that a coordinated, comprehensive, systematic, and holistic approach to residential health and safety hazards is more cost effective and prevention effective than a categorical approach. The National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network cross-trains environmental, health, and housing professionals in the discipline of “healthy housing.” The training initiative takes into account the scientific evidence connecting housing and heal

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Chicago Community-Based Asthma Intervention Trial: Feasibility of Delivering Peer Education in an Inner-City Population

Authors: Victoria Persky, et al.

The most effective means of educating children with asthma and their families has not been clearly demonstrated in previous studies. Peer education is uniquely suited to the complex problems encountered in underserved populations. The purpose of this study was to show the feasibility of delivering a peer education program for children with asthma and the effect of the program on indoor allergen levels in an inner-city population in Chicago. Overall, the program was well received. Baseline aller

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Consumer Product Safety Commission, Safety For Older Consumers Home Safety Checklist

Authors: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Each year, many older Americans are injured in and around their homes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that in 1981, over 622,000 people over age 65 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products they live with and use everyday. CPSC believes that many of these injuries result from hazards that are easy to overlook, but also easy to fix. By spotting these hazards and taking some simple steps to correct them, many injuries might be prev

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Safe Homes, Schools, and Workplaces: Asthma

Authors: National Air and Radiation Indicators Project

Asthma is a chronic lung disease provoked by a variety of stimuli that affects people of all races and nationalities. It is characterized by the temporary obstruction of airflow, breathing difficulty, and inflammation and increased sensitivity of airways. Asthma sufferers may develop clinical symptoms, such as wheezing, coughing, and dypsnea. Without medical or environmental intervention, this can lead to permanent reductions in lung function, damage to lung tissue, severe breathing discomfort,

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Mold in the Home:Health Concerns

Authors: Connecticut Department of Public Health

Molds are microscopic organisms that are found virtually everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Molds are types of fungi that live on plants, foods, dry leaves, wood and other organic materials. Mold spores are tiny structures that are the reproductive part of the microorganism. A group of mold spores can be seen by the naked eye. The spores often look velvety or powdery, and appear in colors ranging from pale white, yellow, orange or green, to dark brown or black. The spores are very tiny and l

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Injury Fact Sheet - Preventing Injuries at Home and in the Community

Authors: Centers for Disease Control

In 1998, more than 10 million people in the United States visited an emergency department for an injury sustained at home. This represents 29% of all injury-related emergency department visits and 11% overall. In 1999, fires were the third leading cause of injury-related deaths among children 1 to 9 years old and the fifth leading cause of injry death among people 65 and older In 2000, falls accounted for one-quarter of all nonfatal injuries treated in emergency departments. Among children, fall

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Healthy Homes Issues: Mold

Authors: Peter Ashley, John R. Menkedick, Maureen A. Wooton

In October 1998, in response to Executive Order 13045 on “Protection of Children from Environmental Risks and Safety Risks,” the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched the Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI). The primary goal of the HHI is to protect children from housing conditions that are responsible for multiple diseases and injuries. As part of this initiative, HUD is preparing a series of papers to provide background information to their current HHI grantees, as well

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Healthy Homes Issues: Injury

Authors: Peter Ashley, John R. Menkedick, Maureen A. Wooten

In October 1998, in response to Executive Order 13045 on “Protection of Children from Environmental Risks and Safety Risks”, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched the Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI). The primary goal of the HHI is to protect children from housing conditions that are responsible for multiple diseases and injuries. As part of this initiative, HUD is preparing a series of papers to provide background information to their current HHI grantees, as well as

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Healthy Homes Issues: Asthma

Authors: Peter Ashley, John R. Menkedick, Maureen A. Wooton

In October 1998, in response to Executive Order 13045 on “Protection of Children from Environmental Risks and Safety Risks,” the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched the Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI). The primary goal of the HHI is to protect children from housing conditions that are responsible for multiple diseases and injuries. As part of this initiative, HUD is preparing a series of papers to provide background information to their current HHI grantees, as well a

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Lead In Your Home: A Parent's Reference Guide

Authors: United States Environmental Protection Agency

To heighten awareness about lead poisoning prevention, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed Lead in Your Home: A Parent's Reference Guide. The Agency believes this is an essential resource for anyone from owners to tenants concerned about the dangers of lead in their home and environment. This Guidebook provides Agency recommendations on how you can reduce your family's risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning, ranging from simple steps you can do now to more rigo