BREATHE EASY, CALIFORNIA
Combat Urban Pollution
How does urban pollution affect health in California, and what are the solutions?
Urban pollution, a silent enemy in our modern cities, poses a significant health risk, especially to individuals with respiratory conditions such as asthma. This pervasive issue stems from various sources, including traffic emissions, industrial activities, and other pollutants. In major urban areas like Los Angeles and San Francisco, air quality often deteriorates, leading to substantial health hazards. Understanding and addressing urban pollution is crucial for improving public health and ensuring cleaner, safer environments in our cities.
Asthma and Urban Pollution
Health Effects of Urban Pollution
Urban pollution can exacerbate asthma, cause respiratory issues, and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Affects around 4 million adults and 1.2 million children.
Urban pollution, along with allergens like pollens and dust is a major trigger for asthma attacks.
Living near busy roads increases the risk of developing asthma.
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How Urban Pollution Affects Children's Respiratory Health
Urban pollution poses significant health risks, particularly for children. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Research Division has identified several critical connections:
CARB’s Research Division highlights the connection between urban pollution and asthma.
Revealed that children active in outdoor sports in high ozone communities are more likely to develop asthma.
Higher levels of air pollutants are linked to a greater likelihood of developing bronchitis symptoms.
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Protect your family's health, breathe easier at home
Enhancing indoor air quality is critical to reducing health risks associated with urban pollution, particularly for those with asthma. Devices that measure Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) assist in understanding the quality of the air you breathe. Armed with this vital information, you can take measures to improve your indoor air quality, such as maintaining proper ventilation and or usage of air purifier.
Steps to take for cleaner air
Get tips on how to improve your health based on what's in your air
Monitor & Learn
The air you breathe and what's in it. Use devices capable of measuring VOCs and PM 2.5
Proper ventilation
Ensure proper ventilation in your surroundings helps eliminate dust and allergens
Air purifier
Consider using an air purifier equipped with a HEPA filter
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Air purifier for your bedroom
Air purifiers equipped with HEPA filters effectively remove PM 2.5 particles from indoor air, leading to cleaner air and a noticeable improvement in health and quality of life, especially for those suffering from asthma.
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Air quality monitor to protect your home
View Plus accurately monitors PM2.5. Place it in different rooms to get the big picture of your home's PM levels.
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Helps you Understand the Air you Breathe
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Easy to understand: AirGlimpse™️ informs you of your air quality at-a-glance. Giving you insights on when to take action.
Analyze your data: Learn more about your air quality with graphs. Spot trends so you can identify sources of poor air quality.
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