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Findings demonstrate that rodon exposure, even at low levels, poses a higher risk of lung cancer and childhood exposure can lead to a higher instance of childhood leukemia. Awareness is crucial: the study found that the most vulnerable populations have the least amount of awareness regarding exposure to radon. Mitigation methods work well to mitigate high radon levels indoors. National Library of Medicine Study

Findings of the study show that average carbon monoxide concentration was positively associated with higher sort-term mortality numbers. The higher the average level of carbon monoxide, the higher the mortality rate. Further investigation is warranted to disentangle confounding factors such as other pollutants. Lancet - Ambient Carbon Monoxide and Daily Mortality Study

Study finds that high concentrations of formaldehyde and other VOCs are emitted from common household furniture. New furniture off-gasses at a high rate and exceeds safety standards set by the EPA. Couches, dining room tables, and chest drawers were tested and all were found to emit high concentrations of VOCs National Library of Medicine Study of Large Furniture

Ozone is found in the stratosphere of Earth's atmosphere. This Ozone acts as a protective layer that shields the Earth's surface from harmful UV radiation. However, Ozone, when found in the lower atmosphere, can pose health concerns for people and pets. Ozone is an unstable oxygen molecule that reacts with other chemicals to cause pollutants. Lung.org Ozone Health Risks

Over 30 percent of the global population are at higher risk for cancer due to exposure to VOCs in indoor and outdoor environments. The number of people exposed to unhealthy levels of VOCs is increasing, and China has the highest rate of elevated risk at over 85 percent. Benzene and Formaldehyde are among the top culprits of high VOC exposure. Nature Journal Cancer Risk

Burning candles can create polluted air quality inside your home. Candles can be romantic and create a warm feeling at home, but candle smoke has byproducts that are carcinogens and smoke that is harmful. Burning incense in your home can also contribute to unhealthy air quality in your cozy domicle. NIH Study finds dangers of burning candles and incense

Dust in the air can enter your home on windy days. Keeping your windows open allows outside air to enter your home, bringing in dust from various sources. Dust may be from automobile pollution, blowing minerals from the earth such as soil and small pieces of organic material. Dust may also come from construction and demolition activity which is most detrimental as some materials are hazardous when broken into tiny airborne particles. Information about particle pollution

Using the oven and a stove can be harmful as they add harmful particles to indoor air. The self-cleaning cycle of an oven produces many PM10 particles. Also, cooking indoors raises the levels of particles, nitrogen, dioxide, formaldehyde and other PAHs which are known to cause cancer. Exterior venting range hoods should be used or other methods of air filtering should be used. Indoor Cooking Study (California Study)

Exposure to many common cosmetic products can reduce the quality of your indoor air. This exposure may lead to negative health effects such as weakness and neurological disorders. Benzene, toluene ethylbenzene, and xylene known as btex cause cancer and other neurological issues. Increase ventilation when using cosmetics and avoid them if possible Biomedcentral.com study of Beauty Salons