1.5 - Environmental Health Home Assessment

Here is my completed home assessment sheet. 
 

After completing module 1, reviewing lecture presentations, and completing the home assessment, I have become way more interested and curious to know other ways in which our environment poses health risks in our lives.
I am quite shocked at how unaware I was of all the risks present in my own home. Although assessing my home was informative and helpful, it is also scary. I realized there are many questions regarding my home that I did not know the answer to. This makes me wonder how many other people can relate to this concern. The responsibility of every homeowner should emphasize the importance of home assessments. Children and family members should also be educated on this as well. A place that many consider safe, and free from harm, can actually be just the opposite if we are not knowledgeable of the risks. 
From simply understanding the year of when a home was built, to the type of appliances installed, the the paint used, whether there is a basement, to the actual geographical location of your home, can all determine the environmental health risks of your residency. 
I found some interesting and educational infographics that relate to this matter. 




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  1. Ayla EvinsAugust 30, 2018 at 3:27 PM

    Hi Jenay! I felt very similar to you after completing the home assessment. There are so many things outside of our homes that we know pose health risks, but there are so many things that are present in our home or that we bring into our home that I don't think most people know are also health hazards. Doing the home assessment really made me more conscious about things around my home that I can change to better my health. Glad you also found it useful!

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    1. Terrianne GAugust 30, 2018 at 4:25 PM

      Hey Jenay! I liked how you went further into this assignment and found MORE resources and guidelines to help us make our homes safer and environmentally efficient! I personally like the idea of images and guidelines helping people like us, who are just starting to become aware of this issue - it's quick and helps you remember the important things. thanks for more tips!

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