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 and 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 safe well water and test results from public water systems.
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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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- 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.
Spotlight
- Make radon testing part of real estate transactions
- Coming Soon: Healthy Homes Training for Childcare Providers.
will help in-home family childcare providers assess their homes for hazards, and take steps to minimize risks to the children under their care.
