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| Seniors are at greater risk for respiratory and auto-immune diseases |
To date, approximately 10 million seniors in the United States are or will live in one of these types of homes.
For the average healthy person, exposure to harmful
chemicals found in cleaning products, furniture and paints may not have
immediate or long-term effects. Seniors, however, are particularly at risk.
As we age, our immune systems become less effective, making us more vulnerable to disease and infection. As a result, autoimmune diseases and cancers are more prevalent, as are cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
As we age, our immune systems become less effective, making us more vulnerable to disease and infection. As a result, autoimmune diseases and cancers are more prevalent, as are cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
What the experts suggest
- Source control
- Ventilation
- Air cleaning
Source Control
Source control is the process of eliminating the causes of
air pollution at the source, such as in building materials. The
EPA agrees that source control is the only way to eliminate indoor air
pollution, but it is impossible to completely rid the air of
contaminants. As a result, it is suggested that buildings are outfitted with
furniture, paint and cleaning products that are low in volatile organic
compounds. It is also important to regularly test for high humidity. This is a sure-fire way
of detecting early signs of mold. By starting as simply as
that, the quantity of pollutants will be reduced.
Ventilation
A good HVAC ventilation system will allow for a constant
flow of air to pass. It can also aid in minimizing the threat of mold. But
an HVAC system alone is not enough. It can bring in pollutants, such as pollen
and dust from the outside as well as circulate pollutants that are already
indoors. Ensuring a regular cleaning of the filters in the HVAC system will aid
greatly in reducing built-up contaminants indoors.
Air Cleaning
A good ventilation system is incomplete without an air
cleaning solution. Because HVACs are limited in their capacity to rid the air
of allergens and pollutants, air cleaners will pick up the slack. These cleaning
units will adsorb airborne chemicals with activated carbon filters.
HEPA filters will trap particles and the need for constant cleaning will be
significantly reduced.
Electrocorp’s air cleaners
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