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Define indoor air pollutant.
Substances found inside buildings that can harm your health.
What is asphyxiation?
Suffocation due to lack of oxygen, often caused by carbon monoxide.
Define VOCs.
Volatile Organic Compounds: Chemicals that easily evaporate into the air.
What is Sick Building Syndrome?
When indoor pollutants build up due to poor ventilation, causing health issues.
Define indoor air pollutants.
Substances found inside buildings that can harm your health.
What is asphyxiation?
Suffocation due to a lack of oxygen.
Define VOCs.
Chemicals that easily evaporate into the air; found in many household items.
What is Sick Building Syndrome?
When indoor pollutants build up due to poor ventilation.
Define carbon monoxide (CO).
A colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion of fuels.
Define Radon-222.
A radioactive gas from the decay of uranium in the Earth's crust.
Define Asbestos.
A fire-retardant material formerly used in ceilings and insulation.
What is formaldehyde?
A common VOC found in upholstery, furniture, and carpets.
What is the danger of carbon monoxide?
It binds to blood cells faster than oxygen, causing asphyxiation.
How does Radon-222 enter homes?
Leaches through soil into basements, foundations, and well water.
What is the health risk of Radon-222?
Inhaling or ingesting radon can cause lung cancer due to internal radiation exposure.
What is the main hazard associated with asbestos?
Inhaled fibers can cause lung cancer.
What causes Sick Building Syndrome?
Indoor pollutants build up due to poor ventilation.