KING COUNTY, WA - Public Health - Seattle & King County's new television program, "Spotlight on Environmental Health: Indoor Air Quality at Home," will address common questions and issues regarding air quality in homes. The show will air on King County's TV station (CTV) and six other civic stations through mid-April.
"Poor air quality can lead to serious health problems, like allergies, asthma and other lung diseases. By improving the air quality in your home, you're protecting your health," said Dr. Alonzo Plough, Director of Public Health - Seattle & King County.
The television program includes:
- a questionnaire to help residents determine if they have an indoor air quality problem
- a "tour of homes" to show what can cause poor indoor air quality at home
- a demonstration of household products that contribute to indoor air pollution
- simple and inexpensive ways to improve air quality
- resources to assist in understanding, evaluating and improving the air quality in homes
This week the program will air on Wednesday (5:00 PM), Thursday (5:00 AM) and Friday (9:30 AM). For other times on CTV, please look for the "Environmental Focus" listing at www.kingcounty.gov/kctv. You may also call 206-296-0300 to request "Indoor Air Quality at Home" during any CTV viewer request times.
Public Health's Environmental Health Division has produced "Spotlight on Environmental Health: Indoor Air Quality at Home" as part of its Environmental Focus Series. Public Health's Environmental Health Division aims to identify and sustain healthy environmental conditions that protect and promote people's health.
Providing effective and innovative health and disease prevention services for over 1.8 million residents and visitors of King County, Public Health - Seattle & King County works for safer and healthier communities for everyone, every day. |
