Health And Healthy Homes

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Environmental health
ISBN : OCLC:461357735

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The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Healthy Homes by Anonim Pdf

Houses have always been one of the centerpieces of American life. Houses are the places where parents raise their children, where family reunions take place, and where people live, work, and play. Americans have always realized that healthy houses can lead to healthier lives. Many of the extraordinary improvements in health that were achieved in the 20th century resulted from improvements in the Nation's homes. Although poorly maintained homes increases the risk for injury and illness, unhealthy and unsafe housing continues to affect the health of millions of people of all income levels, geographic areas, and walks of life in the United States. The Call to Action describes the steps people can take now to protect themselves from disease, disability and injury that may result from health hazards in their houses. These steps have been scientifically proven to reduce health problems that cause or contribute to disease and injuries. And, improving literacy about healthy homes and teaching people about the steps they can take to change unhealthy and unsafe behaviors at home will lead to better health for all Americans. This Call to Action also outlines the next steps of a society-wide, comprehensive and coordinated approach to healthy homes that will result in the greatest possible public health impact and reduce disparities in the availability of healthy, safe, affordable, accessible, and environmentally friendly homes.

Author : Nick Baker,Koen Steemers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000705294

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Healthy Homes by Nick Baker,Koen Steemers Pdf

It is widely acknowledged that there is an urgent need to transform our housing stock to a better energy performance level. However, improving energy performance should not result in a negative impact on the health, wellbeing and the comfort of building occupants. There are many energy-neutral features that can be incorporated at small or zero cost which have a positive effect on wellbeing. This book aims to outline and discuss these aspects of building design. The issue of health and wellbeing has already entered into design advice for the workplace, where productivity and absenteeism are often used as indicators. This book concentrates on residential buildings, notably mass housing and affordable strategies, for which new, more socially and health-oriented indicators are being developed. Provides practical design guidance based on scientific evidence Explores both physical and psychological wellbeing Focuses on the home and immediate domestic environment Structured in an accessible way for architects and designers.

Author : Ray Ranson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135832810

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Healthy Housing by Ray Ranson Pdf

The objective of this book is to encourage administrations to formulate a sound housing policy to solve basic health-related housing problems and to meet WHO's objective of healthful housing for all by the year 2000. The principles of healthy housing have universal applicability, as most countries of the developed world have areas of slum or otherwise insanitary housing. It is hoped that this guide will be used extensively as a reference to basic health requirements for new housing and human settlements and as a guide for assessing the hygienic quality of existing housing. The book would sit well alongside inter-professional and community education programmes.

Author : Oliver Heath
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780744055337

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Design a Healthy Home by Oliver Heath Pdf

With indoor air pollution at its worst, and many of us spending more time in our own homes, this interior design guide will help you create calm, social, and comfortable spaces. Let leading sustainability architect, Oliver Heath, give you all the practical solutions you need to transform your space for physical and mental wellbeing. Inside the pages of this home decor book, you’ll discover how to detoxify your home by making small changes. It includes: • 100 tried and tested, research-based design ideas to support your health and wellbeing in even the smallest of spaces • Stylish, fun, and affordable home design tips based on the latest research in sustainable, biophilic design You're never going to be able to control the environment in the grocery store or your office, but your home is a completely different story. You are in charge of your living space, so why not make it as healthy as can be? Based on the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and biophilic design, this practical guide will show you how to create a restorative and nurturing environment - no matter the size of your space. The ideas and solutions included in this book have been devised with easy implementation in mind. Optimize lighting in your home by using reflective surfaces for a brighter space, follow a ventilation checklist to replenish the air in your home and remove pollutants, or unlock the powers of a tech-free bedroom for a better night's sleep. Whatever your budget and whether you rent or own your property, you can use these creative ideas to make your home a sanctuary.

Author : Sproule
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1021523607

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Health and Healthy Homes in Canada by Sproule Pdf

This concise and practical guide offers a wealth of information on health and hygiene in Canada, covering everything from disease prevention and sanitation to healthy cooking and nutrition. With its accessible language and user-friendly format, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to improve their health and well-being. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Post-Disaster Recovery of a Community's Public Health, Medical, and Social Services
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309316224

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Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Post-Disaster Recovery of a Community's Public Health, Medical, and Social Services Pdf

In the devastation that follows a major disaster, there is a need for multiple sectors to unite and devote new resources to support the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of health and social services, the restoration of care delivery systems, and other critical recovery needs. In some cases, billions of dollars from public, private and charitable sources are invested to help communities recover. National rhetoric often characterizes these efforts as a "return to normal." But for many American communities, pre-disaster conditions are far from optimal. Large segments of the U.S. population suffer from preventable health problems, experience inequitable access to services, and rely on overburdened health systems. A return to pre-event conditions in such cases may be short-sighted given the high costs - both economic and social - of poor health. Instead, it is important to understand that the disaster recovery process offers a series of unique and valuable opportunities to improve on the status quo. Capitalizing on these opportunities can advance the long-term health, resilience, and sustainability of communities - thereby better preparing them for future challenges. Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters identifies and recommends recovery practices and novel programs most likely to impact overall community public health and contribute to resiliency for future incidents. This book makes the case that disaster recovery should be guided by a healthy community vision, where health considerations are integrated into all aspects of recovery planning before and after a disaster, and funding streams are leveraged in a coordinated manner and applied to health improvement priorities in order to meet human recovery needs and create healthy built and natural environments. The conceptual framework presented in Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters lays the groundwork to achieve this goal and provides operational guidance for multiple sectors involved in community planning and disaster recovery. Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters calls for actions at multiple levels to facilitate recovery strategies that optimize community health. With a shared healthy community vision, strategic planning that prioritizes health, and coordinated implementation, disaster recovery can result in a communities that are healthier, more livable places for current and future generations to grow and thrive - communities that are better prepared for future adversities.

Author : Nicole Bijlsma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0648194728

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Healthy Home Healthy Family by Nicole Bijlsma Pdf

Author : George Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1143757570

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How to Live, Or Health and Healthy Homes by George Wilson Pdf

Author : Joseph G. Allen,John D. Macomber
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780674287464

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Healthy Buildings by Joseph G. Allen,John D. Macomber Pdf

A revised and updated edition of the landmark work the New York Times hailed as “a call to action for every developer, building owner, shareholder, chief executive, manager, teacher, worker and parent to start demanding healthy buildings with cleaner indoor air.” For too long we’ve designed buildings that haven’t focused on the people inside—their health, their ability to work effectively, and what that means for the bottom line. An authoritative introduction to a movement whose vital importance is now all too clear, Healthy Buildings breaks down the science and makes a compelling business case for creating healthier offices, schools, and homes. As the COVID-19 crisis brought into sharp focus, indoor spaces can make you sick—or keep you healthy. Fortunately, we now have the know-how and technology to keep people safe indoors. But there is more to securing your office, school, or home than wiping down surfaces. Levels of carbon dioxide, particulates, humidity, pollution, and a toxic soup of volatile organic compounds from everyday products can influence our health in ways people aren’t always aware of. This landmark book, revised and updated with the latest research since the COVID-19 pandemic, lays out a compelling case for more environmentally friendly and less toxic offices, schools, and homes. It features a concise explanation of disease transmission indoors, and provides tips for making buildings the first line of defense. Joe Allen and John Macomber dispel the myth that we can’t have both energy-efficient buildings and good indoor air quality. We can—and must—have both. At the center of the great convergence of green, smart, and safe buildings, healthy buildings are vital to the push for more sustainable urbanization that will shape our future.

Author : Jakob Knudsen,Lorenz von Seidlein
Publisher : Axel Menges
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Architect-designed houses
ISBN : 3936681813

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Healthy Homes in Tropical Zones by Jakob Knudsen,Lorenz von Seidlein Pdf

Thr oughout the tropics there is a huge diversity in house design and use of building supplies based on centuries of indigenous ex- perience, customs, and availability of local resources for construc- tion. These differences in building style and materials affect the in- door conditions and comfor t of occupants, which in turn influence the occupants' exposure to certain infectious diseases. In this book the authors describe the architectural designs and materials of rural houses in two countries in Asia (Thailand, Philippines) and two in Africa (The Gambia, T anzania). They analyse the effect of design on the indoor climate and r elate these factors to health, notably the risk of mosquito-bor ne infectious diseases such as malaria. Based on their findings and a detailed understanding of local building styles, they describe a series of house modifications that could enhance comfor t whilst r educing health risks.

Author : Sproule, Robert
Publisher : Peterborough, Ont. : Review
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Hygiene
ISBN : OCLC:229153196

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Health and Healthy Homes in Canada : a Short Work on Domestic and Public Hygiene by Sproule, Robert Pdf

Author : Andrew L. Dannenberg,Howard Frumkin,Richard J. Jackson
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781610910361

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Making Healthy Places by Andrew L. Dannenberg,Howard Frumkin,Richard J. Jackson Pdf

The environment that we construct affects both humans and our natural world in myriad ways. There is a pressing need to create healthy places and to reduce the health threats inherent in places already built. However, there has been little awareness of the adverse effects of what we have constructed-or the positive benefits of well designed built environments. This book provides a far-reaching follow-up to the pathbreaking Urban Sprawl and Public Health, published in 2004. That book sparked a range of inquiries into the connections between constructed environments, particularly cities and suburbs, and the health of residents, especially humans. Since then, numerous studies have extended and refined the book's research and reporting. Making Healthy Places offers a fresh and comprehensive look at this vital subject today. There is no other book with the depth, breadth, vision, and accessibility that this book offers. In addition to being of particular interest to undergraduate and graduate students in public health and urban planning, it will be essential reading for public health officials, planners, architects, landscape architects, environmentalists, and all those who care about the design of their communities. Like a well-trained doctor, Making Healthy Places presents a diagnosis of--and offers treatment for--problems related to the built environment. Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, with contributions from experts in a range of fields, it imparts a wealth of practical information, with an emphasis on demonstrated and promising solutions to commonly occurring problems.

Author : George Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Hygiene
ISBN : PRNC:32101074740935

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Health and Healthy Homes by George Wilson Pdf

Author : Dave Wentz,Myron Wentz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-12
Category : Environmental health
ISBN : 1593156944

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The Healthy Home by Dave Wentz,Myron Wentz Pdf

The most up-to-date and scientifically accurate book on how to detox your home, room-by-room, to keep you and your family safe former

Author : Maury M. Breecher,Shirley Motter Linde
Publisher : New York ; Toronto : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Consumer education
ISBN : IND:30000022305290

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Healthy Homes in a Toxic World by Maury M. Breecher,Shirley Motter Linde Pdf

This guide offers solutions and actions that readers can take to improve the home environment. It explains all major forms of house or apartment pollution, such as asbestos, lead paint, radon, gas fumes, carbon monoxide, household chemicals, water problems and smoke.