Your Toxic Home
Information from a Special Report on
the Channel 5 Eyewitness News at 10

Think pollution is only an outdoor problem? Think Again!

Alarming new research reveals many homes are filled with toxic pollutants so concentrated that they could cause life-threatening illness. In fact, the risk factors for cancer, asthma, lead poisoning and other diseases are up to ten times higher inside your home!

The following is information compiled for a special report that aired April 23-24, 1998 on Channel 5. It will help you learn how to reduce your family's exposure within "Your Toxic Home":

  • Part 1 of Report: Read the script from the "Your Toxic Home" special report airing 4/23/98.

  • Part 2 of Report: Read the script from the second part of "Your Toxic Home" special report airing 4/24/98.

  • Questionnaire: Review a questionnaire that could help pinpoint the dangerous toxic areas in your home.

  • Health Effects: Learn about the health effects of exposure to radon, lead paint, and allergens.

  • Allergens in Utah Homes: What poses the greatest indoor threat to asthma and allergy sufferers in Utah?

  • Home Air Cleaners: Thinking about buying a home air cleaning device? Here's what to look for.

  • Resources: Plus, more tips on ways to achieve healthy indoor air and additional reading material to check out.


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