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U.S. Office of the Surgeon General. 2009. The Surgeon General's call to action to promote healthy homes. [Rockville, MD]: U.S. Office of the Surgeon General, 66 pp.

Annotation: This report discusses the factors that influence health and safety in the home and the steps that people can take to prevent injury, disability, and disease that may result from an unhealthy housing environment. The report addresses (1) the need for healthy homes; (2) the connection between health and homes; (3) promoting healthy homes through prevention; (4) homes and health research; and (5) translating research into practical application and policy. Among the topics covered are air quality, water quality, residential chemicals, housing structure and design, elevated lead levels, structural deficiencies, mental health, access disparities, housing instability, and homelessness. A series of coordinated action steps call on individuals, families, educators, scientists, businesses, agencies, and organizations, to join in a discussion about healthy home issues; to make informed decisions; and to develop imaginative and realistic solutions that will help ensure that safe, healthy, affordable, and accessible homes are available to everyone in the United States. Related materials include materials from the launch of this program, actions for consumers, a checklist, resources, and a strategic plan.

Keywords: Air pollution, Building codes, Environmental health, Hazards, Household safety, Housing, Public health, Public policy, Risk factors

National Center for Healthy Housing and National Conference of State Legislatures . 2009. State laws related to healthy homes. Columbia, MD: National Center for Healthy Housing,

Annotation: This Web site provides users with links to the provisions of state codes that are directly related to healthy homes. The purpose of the site is to help states and localities in their efforts to ensure that buildings are well constructed and to reduce the likelihood of harmful environmental conditions in homes.

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Keywords: Building codes, Environmental health, Fire prevention, House fires, Housing, Lead poisoning, Prevention, State legislation

National Institute of Building Sciences. 1989. Health and Safety in Buildings Through Technology: Proceedings from NIBS' 10th annual meeting, Washington, D.C, November 16-18, 1988. Washington, DC: National Institute of Building Sciences, 185 pp.

Annotation: The proceedings of the National Institute of Building Sciences' tenth annual meeting held in Washington, D.C. November 16-18, 1988 discuss the causes and effects of various pollutants and environmental hazards in buildings, solutions, and plans for action. The meeting discussed polluted air in buildings, earthquake damage, radon, lead poisoning, and asbestos. The volume is illustrated with black and white photographs, charts, graphs, and maps and ends with a list of speaker biographies.

Keywords: Building codes, Conference proceedings, Environmental exposure, Environmental pollution, Facility design and construction, Health, Housing, Lead poisoning, Radon

Mood EW. 1986. Housing and health: APHA-CDC recommended minimum housing standards. Washington, DC: American Public Health Association, 84 pp.

Annotation: This publication is designed to be a foundation for housing ordinance development in many communities. It functions as a guide for public health and other officials involved in community housing programs to use in improving and maintaining the quality of housing and overall health within communities. In the "APHA-CDC Recommended Minimum Housing Standards," the public health requirements of decent housing are outlined. The publication enumerates the minimum conditions required to make dwellings safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation, with revisions dating to 1986.

Keywords: Building codes, Household safety, Housing, Legislation, Local government, Public health, Public policy, Regulations, State government