Housing; Recreational Areas and Bathing Facilities; Disaster

Housing Recreational Areas and Bathing Facilities Disaster Sanitation

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Housing Recreational Areas and Bathing Facilities Disaster Sanitation

One of the toughest challenges faced by Environmental Health inspectors is to identify and observe the health hazards faced by people within their niche . These hazards can be either life threatening , or affect the human health . Some of the commonly investigated health hazards are lead and mould affects on human health , and the hazards that arise due to recreational or household water-usage spots . We shall

investigate these health damaging threats , their solutions and prevention methods

Housing and Habitability

One of the major health hazards faced by low-income and poorly maintained apartment complex residents is the lead-based paint peeling from walls . Lead , is a dangerous element that can severely damage human health . Lead effects are more common in children mostly less than six years , as their body tends to absorb more levels of lead . Lead is exposed within the body via breathing , swallowing lead peel paint chips or lead dust . Lead causes : kidney damage brain or nerve damage hearing problem slower growth among children , along with speech , language and behavior problems Digestive and Reproductive problems increased blood pressure and muscle joint pains among elders . There are several solutions that may help to prevent health problems . First : get regular paint inspection . Second : residents should get risk assessment and visual inspection of paint by trained certified testing professionals These professionals use portable X-Ray fluorescence and lab tests to determine level...