Healthy Homes Minnesota
Healthy Homes Minnesota
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How to find asbestos in homes, finding a licensed contractor to safely remove asbestos and health effects of asbestos.
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How to reduce environmental triggers of asthma.
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Common sources of CO, safe levels of CO, and ways to prevent CO poisoning.
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Information about how children may be more exposed and more vulnerable to hazards in the environment.
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Information on testing your well water, the monitoring and testing of public drinking water, and protecting your water supply.
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How to keep food safe and prevent foodborne illness.
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Publications and statistics on unintentional injuries and violence.
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How to prevent lead poisoning, finding a lead contractor or consultant and FAQs on lead.
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Data about Asthma, CO Poisoning, Childhood Lead Poisoning, and Drinking Water Quality that affect a healthy home.
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Health effects of mold, how to identify a mold problem, clean-up and removal advice.
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Tips for reducing exposures to pesticides while managing pests.
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Parks and bike paths near your home can affect the walkability of your community and an active lifestyle.
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How to get a radon test kit and reduce exposure, mitigation advice, resources for medical providers and mitigators.
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Questions and answers about secondhand smoke.
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Information about testing homes for health hazards.
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How eliminate or control exposure to pollutants using ventilation and filtration.
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Products that contain VOCs, health effects of exposure, how to reduce levels.
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Telephone and email addresses for Healthy Homes topics.
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Resources for professionals working to create affordable, green, and healthy communities in Minnesota.
