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From the Back Cover<br/><br/>A comprehensive guide to recognizing and combating the invisible killers lurking in your home...<br/><br/>Carcinogens and toxic fumes don't just pollute the environment -- they hit us where we live. Twenty million U.S. homes contain dangerous levels of lead and one out of five children may suffer neurological damage and learning disabilities as a result of lead poisoning. One out of six Americans drinks water contaminated with biological or chemical pollutants . . .<br/><br/>Now, Healthy Homes in a Toxic World arms you with the information and know-how you need to combat these insidious health hazards.<br/><br/>* Alerts you to the many physical symptoms caused by a sick house -- from persistent colds, allergies and stomach and digestive disorders to cancer and neurological disorders.<br/><br/>*Identifies common household products containing dangerous or inadequately treated chemicals.<br/><br/>*Provides concrete solutions and step-by-step actions you can take to make your home a healthier one.<br/><br/>Product Description<br/><br/>A committee of the World Health Organization estimates that as many as 1 out of 3 new or remodelled buildings may have ``sick building'' problems. Offers concrete solutions and step-by-step actions that readers can take to create a healthier environment in their homes. Coverage includes all major areas of house or apartment pollution such as asbestos, lead paint, radon, gas fumes, carbon monoxide, household chemicals, water problems, allergies, cigarette smoke and much more.<br/><br/>Review<br/><br/>This will help you check your house for dangers you never knew you had. And will tell you how to make your house (or apartment) healthier for you and your family. A Verified Customer<br/><br/>From the Author<br/><br/>Considering that this book was written 15 years ago, the information holds up very well. Am looking for a person who is self employed for many years as a Housing Inspector to co-author an update of this