An estimated 100,000 children accidentally ingest pesticides each year. In 1996, more than 30 million Americans were served by water systems that violated one or more public health standards. Some 560,000 people become moderately to severely ill each year from consuming contaminated water. Primary Pollutants and Potential Health Effects Environmental tobacco smoke eye, nose, and throat irritation, lung cancer, and increased risk of lower respiratorytract infections in children. IQ deficiencies, learning and behavioral problems, impaired hearing.
Dust mites, cockroaches and animal dander eye, nose, and throat irritation, asthma.
Pesticides eye, nose, and throat irritation, damage to central nervous system and kidney. Radon lung cancer. Drinking water gastrointestinal illnesses, bladder and rectal cancers, lead poisoning. Reduced ventilation rates to save energy. Use of synthetic building materials and furnishings.