EcoG99: Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Thursday, 13 October 2016

Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

By Emecho Ted

That air pollution is a source of toxic exposure that can lead to ill health should come as no surprise. What may surprise you is just how great a toll it actually takes.

According to a recent report on environmentally related deaths by the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 4 deaths are related to living and working in a toxic environment—with air pollution being the greatest contributor to this risk.

Meanwhile, thanks to improved sanitation, mosquito nets, and access to safe water, communicable infectious diseases like malaria have decreased, although they still account for one-third of the global death toll each year.

To improve the air quality in your home, open a few windows for five to 10 minutes each day, preferably on opposite sides of the house to create cross ventilation. Even if outdoor air quality is poor, indoor air can be 5 to 10 times more polluted, so getting rid of that stale air can be an important and simple step.

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Anonymous14 October 2016 at 00:39
nice and useful
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EDITOR

Emecho Ted is the editor of EcoG'99. He is an Environmental Advocate and Expert.He holds a degree in Geography and Environmental Management and M.S.c Environmental Management both at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He is an associate Environmental Professional with the National Registry of Environmental Professional (USA). He is a member of the Nigerian Environmental Society. If you are interested in contributing to this platform, send messages to emecho3rd@yahoo.com

EDITORS NOTE

The Environment has become a burning topic of discussion and debate in all public platforms. It seems with more discussions and awareness, the more the environment gets polluted. Isn't it a thing to wonder about?
Do we really know what this environment is? The Environment is not just the physical surrounding in which we live. It is the most important factor for human life. It is everything we see, feel and interact with, the air we breathe, the water we drink and use both industrially and domestically, the land we use for farming, erection of both residential and industrial infrastructures, the vegetation that gives us food, and all other living things. We must maintain the sustaining power of our environment by understanding it and practicing adequate environmental management. Maintaining a clean environment is important for a number of reasons; it promotes the growth of the natural ecosystem. This includes all forms of life.