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Healthy Homes Overview

Participants will accomplish the following:

Knowledge: Describe the principles of healthy housing.

Comprehension: Describe common healthy-home issues affecting the health of home occupants.

Application:

  • Identify healthy home issues (testing and control measures) of home occupants and those common to your community.
  • Identify resources for assistance with these topics.
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Clutter fills a room.
Filed Under: Family, Healthy Homes Initiative April 16, 2024

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Spring’s arrival motivates many people to refresh the spaces where they spend their time. This refresh should include removing clutter, which can affect quality of life and lead to serious health concerns if small amounts turn into larger amounts.

Filed Under: Family, Children and Parenting, Healthy Homes Initiative, Creating Healthy Indoor Childcare Environments December 8, 2023

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Healthy lifestyles and healthy homes may seem like two separate concepts, but both components are important for overall well-being. David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, encourages people to consider giving their homes a checkup in the new year.

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