ABSTRACT

For those familiar with Star Trek (Trekees) and for those who are not, consider a quotable quote: “The air is the air.” However, in regards to the air we breathe, according to USEPA (2001), few of us realize that we all face a variety of risks to our health as we go about our day-to-day lives. Driving our cars, flying in planes, engaging in recreational activities, and being exposed to environmental pollutants all pose varying degrees of risk. Some risks are simply unavoidable. Some we choose to accept because to do otherwise would restrict out ability to lead our lives the way we want. And some are risks we might decide to avoid if we had the opportunity to make informed choices. Indoor air pollution is one risk that we can do something about.