EPA Aging Initiative Environmental Health Fact Sheets

File Downloads / Links

  • Age Healthier Breath Easier PDF
  • Respire con Mayor Facilidad PDF
  • Diabetes & Environmental Hazards PDF
  • Diabetes y Peligros Ambientales PDF
  • Effective Control of Household Pests PDF
  • Manejo Eficaz de Pesticidas en el Hogar PDF
  • Environmental Hazards & Heart Health PDF
  • Peligros Ambientales Sobre Cargan el Corazón PDF
  • Planning for Excessive Heat Events PDF
  • Medidas Necesarias en Caso de Calor Excesivo PDF
  • Water Works PDF
  • Agua de Beber PDF
  • Women & Environmental Health PDF
  • Mujer y Salud Ambiental PDF

Article Publication Date: 
10/1/2007
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.
Topics: 
N/A
Types/Tools: 
Links / Websites; Training materials; Fact Sheets
Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults; Advocates
Sources: 
Environmental Protection Agency; EPA
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
States: 
All States/Territories
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care; Public Health
diabetes; COPD; heart disease; environmental hazards; environmental health

Contact

Environmental Protection Agency Aging Initiative
aging.info@epa.gov
Phone: 
202-564-2188

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51626