Most latent risks

The pollution At home it can be one of the biggest, although silent, health risks, because toxic agents or pathogens that affect the air, water, food and everything that a person can be in contact with can occur.

According to the American Environmental Protection Agency, in the United States , the pollution At home it can be categorized according to its causes: chemical and / or volatile compounds, toxic waste by combustion, pesticides , contamination by electromagnetic fields, and biological contaminants.

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Most latent risks

To know about the risks and the impact of the pollution At home, we present the following video of the program Vida y Hogar, by CadenaTres , where they talk about some of the most common:

1. Chemical and / or volatile compounds. The contaminants Chemicals can be found in the form of cleaning products, paints, plastics, batteries, fuels, hair dyes, cigarette smoke and other chemicals, which can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled, or ingested and cause allergies , poisonings, burns, cancer in the long run and heart problems.

2. Toxic waste by combustion . The gases that generate stoves, heaters, dryers, and other equipment that work with gas, can be poisonous and deadly if the concentrations at home are very high.

3. Pesticides . The fungicides and insecticides They are found mainly in carpets, paintings and wood. Its prolonged exposure has been associated with skin, respiratory, mental and reproductive diseases (infertility and endometriosis ).

4. Electromagnetic fields. This type of fields or the electromagnetic current runs through the house and generates emissions through different devices, which can cause a series of disorders such as insomnia , stress , depression, irritability, tachycardia, among others.

5. Biological contaminants . The most common at home are dust mites, mold, pollen, dandruff and animal droppings, among other microorganisms. These are the causes of allergies , which in turn generates fatigue, headaches, pruritus, inflammation of the skin and eyes, as well as asthma and severe allergic reactions.

In addition to cleaning, to prevent pollution at home it is recommended to perform maintenance at least twice a year, as well as not to store hazardous chemicals inside it and to replace the household appliances once their useful life has ended.