Objective from Healthy people 2010: Reduce Indoor Allergen Levels
The progress quotient chart showed no current data towards this goal. Which I feel helps to justify the need for it even more.Disparities: Exposure to allergies is greater in people whom live in urban areas
Opportunities & and Challenges:
No low cost methods are available for people to check the allergen levels in their homes. Also many buildings that have already had codes were not required to keep health considerations in mind, such as allergen reduction. Many of the new ventilation processes may help to improve moisture and air quality control, and in turn may have a positive impact on indoor allergy levels. Effective moisture control helps to reduce rates of dust mites, and cockroaches. Use of ventilator fans in bathrooms and kitchens may help to greatly improve allergy levels. However many building designers are not aware of the benefits of this.
Emerging Issues:
There has been a steadily increasing number of deaths from asthma and allergy related problems. It has greatly increased awareness of the problems these types things can create. In 2000 the Institute of Medicine released a publication called " Clearing of Air: Asthma and Indoor Exposures". It overviewed new evidence listing the relationship between asthma and indoor air, and allergens from dust mite, mold, pets, and gas appliances. People do now see the need for more education, hence why this bill is needed.
H.RES.407
Title: Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month"
Sponsor: Rep Castor, Kathy
Co- Sponsors: 102 : follow link to see all
Latest Major Action: 5/28/2010 passed/agreed into the House. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolutions.
Recommendation: Vote Yes for H.RES. 407 : Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month"
My political representative: James Oberstar
I'm really glad you picked this objective. My uncle passed away from colon cancer and my grandma has it. I would definitely like to see that percentage increase on the progress chart!
ReplyDeleteI think this was a great topic to pick. From interning in the cancer center, I know this is a big problem and judging from the progress made for the target goal, there is still some work to be done.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a silent issue back home for me because so many older males are too stubborn to go to the doctor to find closure with these issues. I am glad you picked this topic and cant wait to hear more about this issue.
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