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Health problems caused by indoor air pollutants, such as mold, CO  and pet dander continue to draw concern among homeowners.  According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), each year, more than 7 million people across the globe die because of exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution.  Of those 7 million premature deaths, 3.8 million are caused by exposure to indoor air pollution.  

While exterior pollutants, such as smog and CO, may receive more attention, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) within a home can have serious effects on our physical and mental health, as well.  Unsettling as it may sound, our home could actually be making us sick.  Here are common unresolved issues that lead to IAQ problems and “sick homes”.  

  1.  In a single year, a six-room house collects an average of 40 lbs. of dust, which can be laced with up to 45 toxic chemicals. 
  2. Water damage is one of the most common and destructive problems a homeowner can face.
  3. Asthma is the leading chronic disease in children, accounting for 14.2 million doctor visits and 1.8 million emergency room visits each year.
  4. 28% of American homes rated as unhealthy report problems with mold, mildew. and/or rot.
  5. People spend nearly 90% of their time indoors where, according to the EPA, pollutants can be 2-5 times higher than outdoor levels.
  6. Women who work from home every day have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than those who work outside the home.

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