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Environmental Public Health Tracking: Infant Mortality Data
… one year of age. What is a live birth? Live birth is the complete birth of a baby that must be breathing or showing other evidence of life, such as a heartbeat. What are the risk factors for … -
Mercury: Cleaning Up Small Spills
… close to the floor. Children who crawl or play in these areas are at higher risk of breathing these vapors. Cleanup process Preparation Clear the area Do not allow people whose … be contaminated. You cannot vacuum these since vacuuming puts the mercury in the air, and breathing mercury is more harmful than touching mercury. Things to consider include the amount of … -
Home Heating Oil Spills
… your local health department and home insurance agent. Prevent exposure It is best to avoid breathing the fuel oil fumes and minimize skin contact. Fuel oil contains many substances which … Health Concerns Brief exposure to fuel oil will not usually cause long-term harm. However, breathing fuel oil vapors in an enclosed space like a basement can cause some short term … -
Cadmium
… in air. Kidney damage and/or kidney stones can form as a result of eating, drinking, or breathing elevated levels of cadmium. … -
First Death from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19 Reported in Wisconsin
… your child is showing any emergency warning signs of MIS-C, such as lingering fever, trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that does not go away, confusion, inability to wake up or stay … -
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
… billion by volume (ppbv). The action level is considered to be protective of public health. Breathing 1,1,1-TCA for a lifetime at 940 ppbv is very unlikely to be harmful to people. If … -
Dose of Reality: Safer Use/Harm Reduction
… risk for an overdose. Consider your physical health. People living with asthma or other breathing problems, kidney issues, liver issues, and HIV are at high risk for an overdose. More … -
Pulp and Paper Industry Odors
… concentrated (for example, by weather conditions), area residents may experience eye and breathing irritation. Other symptoms may include nausea and headaches. People with asthma may …
Last revised February 5, 2023