Is there such a thing as "safe" air pollution levels for the air we breathe?
In short the answer is "no", there are no safe air pollution levels. Two recent British Medical Journal published studies looked at the elements that make up air pollution and their affects on the human body. One study focused on data from 60 million people over the age of 65 over a three year period. The study concluded that participants exposed to fine particles in the PM2.5 range had a higher risk of hospital admission as well as higher risks for other issues like cardiovascular disease. The second study found that even when PM2.5 fine particles were reduced below WHO (World Health Organization) air quality guideline limits there was still impacts to cardiovascular health.
A previous Harvard University research study found that there are no "safe" levels of pollution, at which the risk of dying early tapers off. The study suggests that air pollution cuts Americans' lives short, even at levels well below the legal limits set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Overall, the study found that exposure to ozone and fine particulate matter are linked to an increased risk of premature death. scientists calculated that reducing fine particle pollution by 1 microgram per cubic meter, nationwide, would save about 12,000 lives each year. By lowering ozone pollution by 1 part per billion, another 1,900 lives would be saved annually.
While it may take time to improve the air outside your home through more stringent regulations and environmental policies, you can have an immediate effect on the air inside your home with an Intellipure air purifier. Intellipure's line of portable air purifiers remove harmful chemicals, dust, pollen, and other contaminants from the air you breath. Intellipure air purifiers are made with our DFS technology that removes particles with +99% efficiency. The time is now to take preventative steps to improve the air quality in your home. There is no such thing has having a home that is "too clean" or "too pure." Air is always circulating in and out of your home and it is important to limit the air pollution floating around you. Invest in your long-term health with an air purifier and have peace of mind.
