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1. Did you understand why all of the questions on the Assessment tool pointed to an environmental health risks?
Yes, these questions demonstrate health risks and potential issues that people should be aware of. Also, if there are a lot of dangers in a person's home this tool brings awareness so people can make changes so they are less at risk. 
2. Did you discover any environmental risks in your home by completing the home assessment?
Yes, the home I live in is very old and has lead pipes. 
3. In the home assessment, why did we want to know about the age of your home?
It is important to know when a home was built because if it is before 1978 then it is possible the home has lead pipes. 
4. Why would we want to know if someone lives in the basement? 
Living in the basement can cause certain health risks like mold exposure (because of still water), lack of ventilation, radon exposure and possible fire injury. 
5. Who is responsible for home-based environmental health risks?
The owner of the home is usually responsible but an occupant should be aware of any potential environmental health risks. 


Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2018 at 3:10 PM

    Hi Caitlin,

    This is my first blog so I did what you did answer the questions. But looks like Jordan and Stacey did it differently. Anyway, I hope you are having a good experience in Europe.

    Its interesting to read your blog because I picture houses in Europe much older than houses in State, which as it should be. It looks like you are also living in an older place. I wonder if Europe has same guidelines as we have here in State. The weather and living condition is also different in Europe so I wonder how that will affect your health. Every time I travel I am always so shocked by living condition of some of the places there. But then I remind myself that there are different status and hygiene is whats important.

    I see that you have some other blogs, it was fun going through them:) look forward to reading more of your blogs!

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  2. Jordan DemosSeptember 1, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    Hi Caitlin!

    Thank you for your post. Im curious to know how you found out that your home has lead pipes and what would your next steps be? Are you concerned for your help or concerned that there has already been damage caused? I would also assume to replace the pipes would be a very expensive ordeal. Do you find in Europe the standard is different in terms of the status of the home. Sorry for all of the questions I have asked, I am just a bit curious. I look forward to reading more of your posts!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 3, 2018 at 9:08 PM

    Hi Caitlin,
    Thanks for the invitation! I think it's really interesting what we were made more aware of during the assessment, especially for you with the lead pipes. Does having that mean that they are leaking lead into your water system? I am actually not aware of whether or not my home has lead pipes. It was built in 1945 and the paint looks redone a few times since then, but I never thought to check things like pipes. I also was not aware of the potential hazards of everyday items like candles. I heard the soy candles were better than other ones, but now I'll be looking more closely at them before buying.

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