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EPA Aging Initiative Environmental Health Fact Sheets

10/01/2007 | Requests *

Summary

These short documents provide information on common health concerns for elderly people that can be caused or exacerbated by environmental factors. Elderly people, caretakers, and educators can use these resources to identify and prevent potential health threats. The fact sheets are available here in English and Spanish. They are available in 13 additional languages as well as large print and easy to read formats on the EPA website provided.

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Available Files

Age Healthier Breath Easier PDF (197K, 2 pages)
Respire con Mayor Facilidad (Spanish) PDF (364K, 2 pages)
Diabetes & Environmental Hazards PDF (194K, 4 pages)
Diabetes y Peligros Ambientales (Spanish) PDF (216K, 4 pages)
Effective Control of Household Pests PDF (146K, 2 pages)
Manejo Eficaz de Pesticidas en el Hogar (Spanish) PDF (356K, 2 pages)
Environmental Hazards & Heart Health PDF (346K, 4 pages)
Peligros Ambientales Sobre Cargan el Corazón (Spanish) PDF (153K, 4 pages)
Planning for Excessive Heat Events PDF (252K, 4 pages)
Medidas Necesarias en Caso de Calor Excesivo (Spanish) PDF (168K, 4 pages)
Water Works PDF (122K, 4 pages)
Agua de Beber (Spanish) PDF (370K, 4 pages)
Women & Environmental Health PDF (343K, 4 pages)
Mujer y Salud Ambiental (Spanish) PDF (228K, 4 pages)
Fact Sheet Website Off-site link

Keywords

Public Health; Human Services; Caregiving; Advocacy; diabetes; COPD; heart disease; environmental hazards; environmental health

Topic

Aging Issues, Long-Term Care

Type/Tool

Links / Websites, Training materials

Source

Environmental Protection Agency; EPA

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

07/01/2008

Contact

Environmental Protection Agency Aging Initiative

aging.info@epa.gov
202-564-2188

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2294

Permission to use any element of this document should be obtained by the above named contact person. Always name the originator as the source of this material.

* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007

HCBS / Clearinghouse for the Community Living Exchange Collaborative / (http://www.hcbs.org)