Driving in cars, flying in planes, engaging in recreational activities, and being exposed to environmental pollutants all pose varying degrees of risk.
Some risks are simply unavoidable.
Some we choose to accept because to do otherwise would restrict our ability to lead our lives the way we want. Some are risks we might decide to avoid if we had the opportunity to make informed choices. Home air and water quality are risks that you can do something about. In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air and water within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air and water in even the largest and most industrialized cities. In addition, people who may be exposed to household air and water pollutants for the longest periods of time are often those most susceptible to their effects.