Does HHS offer health programs on air pollution and respiratory health?
The Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Program (APRHB) leads HHS’s fight against environmental-related respiratory illnesses, including asthma, and studies indoor and outdoor air pollution. For more information, you may want to visit these sites: • Air Pollution and Respiratory Health (CDC) Learn about the CDC surveillance program that tracks asthma, influenza, and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and find guidance for preventing environmentally-caused diseases. • Indoor Air Pollution (NIH) Find information on indoor air pollutants, molds, radon, tobacco smoke, and volatile organic compounds. • Outdoor Air Pollution (NIH) Learn about public and private partnerships addressing outdoor air pollution, research, laws, and • Air Quality, Fires, and Volcanic Eruptions (CDC) Find prevention guidelines and other resources to help you protect yourself and your family from poor quality air caused by fire, volcanic eruptions, and other hazards. • Air Pollution (MedlinePlus)(healthfinder®