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Air pollution: It's not just an outdoor health hazard
By Joanne j. falls
Agricultural Extension Agent
*
We often hear about outdoor air
but not a lot concerning indoor pol
lution. We should be equally con
cerned about both.
According to the American
Lung Association, the average
American spends at least 90 percent
of his time indoors, of which 65
percent is at home.
The people who are especially
Susceptible to indoor pollution are
the ones that spend the most time at
home. The babies, the pregnant
women, the elderly, the invalids,
become the major victims of indoor
air pollution.
Actually it is hard to pinpoint
how indoor pollution affects people.
However, ^
research has
proven that
inside pollu
tion does
affect us;
Many of the
contaminating
substances
give no warn
ing and pro
duce vague
and similar
symptoms, but
it is hard to
pinpoint the
Falls
cause. Household contaminants
include formaldehyde, which some
particle board, plywood and panel
ing may contain. Also, some carpet
cushions consist of formaldehyde.
There are other things such as
hair spray, liousehoTd disintectanis
and other items that contain
formaldehyde. The best solution is
to use ventilation from time to time.
Also cover exposed plywood inside
the home with latex-based paint and
wood paneling with a sealant such
as varnish. Be sure to read labels to
find out the contents of what you
are using around the house and fol
low instructions on containers.
Carbon monoxide, nitrogen
dioxide and hydrogen cyanide sure
chemicals or gases to be concerned
about in households. The major
source of these gases is through
combustion such as charcoal, gaso
line engines running in attached
garages, unventedjcerosene heaters
and tobacco^ smoke. If you use
kerosene heaters and gas stoves,
make sure you have proper ventila
tion.
Be alert to symptoms of lack of
energy, irritability, cold-like symp
toms, headache, sore throat, watery
eyes. Especially be concerned about
these symptoms among homemak
ers, children and others who spend
Emmanuel Baptist
?sets fall bazaar
Emmanuel Baptist Church will
hold a fall bazaar Saturday, Nov.
18, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To display your crafts or other
items, there is a table rental fee of
$20.
During the bazaar, fish and
chicken dinners will be sold. They
will be available for eat-in or take
oat
Deliveries are available for
orders of four to six dinners. For
more information call 788-7023.
Stennis, other
bishops convene
in Youngstown
The fifth session of the
National Council of Bishops of
the Christian Charismatic
Methodist Church convened in
Youngstown, Ohio, Friday, Oct. 6,
at 9:30 a.m.
Bishop L.V. Stennis, chief
executive officer, presided.
Bishop Stennis reported that
four persons were ordained and
two were discontinued, Joseph
Anderson and Larry C. Gordon of
Winston-Salem.
As such, they are not autho
rized to administer the sacraments
of the church, according to Bish
op Stennis. Their ordination cre
dentials and license were accept
? ed by the council of bishops.
Bishop Stennis was re-elected
as CEO for another four years
during the convention. He also
was reassigned to the first Episco
pal district.
much of their time at home. see if symptoms go away.
Check to see if symptoms dis- Try to correct pollution condi
appear when you are out of the tions if you suspect that they exist,
house and then return when you go Follow these tips to help con
home. trol indoor air pollution.
When weather allows, experi- ? Don't use a gas oven to heat
ment by opening lots of windows to your home.
? Never cook with charcoal outside. Keep it clean and properly
inside your home. adjusted. Never use an unvented
? Open the fireplace damper kerosene heater.
before lighting a fire and keep it ? Have the radon level tested in
open until the ashes are cool. your home.
? If you use a kerosene heater, ? Don't use a microwave oven
burn a low-sulfur fuel Fill heater if the door does not close tightly.
? Never leave a car or mower
engine running in an attached shed
or garage.
? Clean air conditioners, air
ducts, humidifiers, dehumidifiers,
heat exchangers and microwave
ovens regularly.
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