Rochester's Healthy Home

Home Health Hazards

Check out the Healthy Home in order to learn how you can address home health hazards.

Asthma Triggers:

Many triggers in the home may cause an asthma attack. These triggers include dust, mold, smoke, pests, and pets.

Lead Hazards:

Low amounts of lead in children's bodies can cause learning and behavioral problems often with no physical symptoms.

Indoor Air Quality:

Carbon monoxide (CO) & radon are air health hazards that you cannot smell or see. 

Household Chemicals:

Many household chemicals contain toxic substances that can lead to headaches, skin rashes, breathing problems, cancer or death. 

Unintentional Injuries:

Falls are a leading cause of childhood injuries.