DHSS Press Release |
Date: July 15, 2008 DHSS-68-2008 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
Contact: Reporters Phone: 302-744-4907 |
HEALTHY HOMES WEBSITE OFFERS INFORMATION ON TOXIC HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
From cleaners and cosmetics to spray paints and strippers, products found in and around the home can contain toxins that can cause cancer and other illnesses. Delawareans can learn about product ingredients and how to replace dangerous products at a new website launched by Delaware's Division of Public Health. The Healthy Homes website is found at www.delawarehealthyhomes.org.
"Cancer can be scary and often we feel that we don't have much control over it,"said Meg Maley, chair of the Delaware Cancer Consortium's environment committee. "Giving residents access to information empowers them to make better decisions to limit their risk."
Once at the site, visitors can click on icons for Inside Healthy Homes, Outside Healthy Homes, Children in Healthy Homes, Renovating Healthy Homes and Delaware Healthy Homes Resources. These categories offer additional choices of topics. For example, Children in Healthy Homes is found under the Cleaning Products, Drinking Water, Lead, and Pesticides categories. Information is available on how products cause problems, dangers and improvement steps to take.
Residents may also call the toll-free Delaware Helpline (1-800-464-HELP) to receive printed materials by mail.
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
