The development of lung cancer is the primary health risk regarding radon, though even this risk was only discovered in the mid-1980s and it is possible that there are other health issues that could be caused or exacerbated by the presence of unsafe radon levels in many buildings (MDNRE 2010). Government as well as private intervention through awareness programs, self-testing, and subsidies for installing air-exchangers, filters, and other devices proven

There is a link to order a test kit if someone were in need of one. There is also information for those who have already tested and need help in interpreting their results. There is also link to check the county where one lives to see what the radon levels are. The next section has to do with radon test kits. This area explains what the test kits consist of

Chemical Exposure, Public Health Concerns, & Environmental Impact Chemical Health Effects A.) Mercury Health Risks Neurological damage (adolescent) Neurological damage and developmental disabilities (in utero, neonatal stage) Low I.Q B.) Asbestos Health Risks lung cancer breathing difficulty death C.) Lead Health Risks Mental Retardation Stunted Growth Visual/Hearing Impairment D.) Radon Health Risks Lung Cancer Mercury Mercury has long been identified as an environmental hazard and of great concern to public health. Mercury is toxic to vital organs and is deadly when entered into the bloodstream in quantities greater than trace amounts.

Health Behavior The "Theories At A Glance" manual discussed a variety of healthy behaviors. Select two theories that can be used to explain why people behave the way they do. Discuss the basic premise and constructs of the theories you choose. Cite two examples of how each theory could be used to explain a health behavior. Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) The relationship that exists between behavior and attitudes, beliefs and intention

If there is an in-ground swimming pool, it will be checked for proper maintenance and mechanical structure. The owners need to have a permit for the installation in most locations, for building codes dealing with electrical walkways, fencing, depth of water, etc. The plumbing for the pool's pump and filtering equipment should have been installed by a licensed plumber and electrician. Greenhouses are made of many different materials that must

Energy prices went up again in 2008. Drillers created 29,000 jobs for the people. And State and local governments offered $240 million worth of taxes (Sapien 2009). And modern technology was there to realize the dream. When asked about the initiative's threat to human health, the DEP at first assured all sectors that TDS were not generally considered a major risk. In 2008 alone, at least 4,000 new oil and