WPM D - Health and Housing

Wednesday, October 06, 2004  ·  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Find out what is known about housing conditions and the link to adverse health outcomes. Discover educational resources for customer education. What are the interventions that customers and Wx crews can implement to reduce occupant risk?

By attending this session, participants will
1. Describe housing conditions that are associated with adverse health effects
2. Identify housing-based asthma triggers
3. Learn about key interventions that are reducing asthma symptoms

Keyword(s): Health effects, lead, moisture, asthma triggers, mold, pests, combustion spillage, IAQ, educational resources, customer education, intervention
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Heating and Hot Water
CEU: MA bldg Officials   AIA   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Megan Sandel, M.D.
• Ellen Tohn