Children suffer from leukemia because of it

Among decoration and furnishing materials, paint poses the greatest hidden dangers. It contains more formaldehyde and benzene substances, which are released slowly. Long-term exposure to indoor pollution with excessive chemical substances can easily induce serious diseases such as leukemia.

In addition to inducing leukemia, the decoration pollution caused by paint can also cause fetal malformations in pregnant women, respiratory and skin infections in children, and memory and intelligence decline in adolescents. Data released by the National Environmental Monitoring Center show that each year, as many as 110,000 people die from poisoning due to exposure to paint, an average of about 304 people per day.

Don't get pregnant within one year if you live in a newly renovated house

If you move into a newly renovated house, it is recommended not to get pregnant within a year. Also, try not to move into a new home in the summer because more harmful gases evaporate in the summer.

If a woman is already pregnant and is moving into a new home, it is recommended, if conditions permit, to inspect the newly renovated house to see if formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, benzene, radon, ammonia, etc. exceed the standard. If it exceeds the standard, it is likely to have a direct impact on the fetus, such as causing miscarriage in pregnant women, fetal developmental abnormalities, or stillbirth.

Some suggestions on reducing pollution in children's room decoration

Many residents have carried out various complex treatments on the walls. A common point among families whose air quality test results exceeded the standard is that they chose the currently popular wallpaper. In contrast to the residents who passed the test, their decoration was very complicated. In addition to purchased furniture, they also had a large number of fixed furniture in their homes.

② Use new materials with caution

Wallpaper itself does not cause much pollution, but the adhesive used to paste wallpaper is the main source of formaldehyde. Experts revealed that because formaldehyde is one of the main components of adhesives, water-based adhesives have relatively less formaldehyde content, but their viscosity is not enough and they can easily cause wallpaper surface spots, so most decorators do not use water-based adhesives. This causes formaldehyde to be present in large quantities on the wall.

Most emerging materials are artificial synthetic materials, which contain formaldehyde.

③ Try to choose environmentally friendly materials

Artificial boards that may cause pollution are formaldehyde-sealed to reduce formaldehyde release.

④ Use water paint instead of oil paint

Paint is very harmful to the human body. Developed countries in Europe and the United States have basically eliminated paint and used non-toxic and odorless water-based paint as a substitute. Compared with oil paint, water paint is non-toxic, odorless, harmless, non-flammable and non-explosive.

⑤ Detect indoor air

If possible, it is best to ask a professional testing agency to test the indoor air. After all, formaldehyde is just one of the indoor air pollutants. There are many types of pollution, and the solutions are also different. After testing, finding out the problem will help to prescribe the right medicine.

The second culprit of childhood cancer: radiation

What are the hazards of radiation to children?

① Affect children's physical development

Long-term, excessive electromagnetic radiation can cause direct damage to children's reproductive system, nervous system and immune system.

Minor children are extremely sensitive to radiation because their bodies are still developing, and their self-repair abilities are also poor. Long-term computer radiation can cause memory loss, intellectual impairment, and delayed bone development in children, posing a serious threat to the normal physical development of children.

② Induce childhood leukemia

Electromagnetic radiation is one of the causes of childhood leukemia. Children's immunity is relatively low, and electromagnetic rays can cause a decrease in the liver's hematopoietic function, thereby inducing the proliferation of cancer cells in the body.

③ May cause asthma in children

The main factor causing allergies in children is household appliances, especially those with strong electromagnetic radiation such as stereos, televisions, microwave ovens, and computers. Because children aged 3 to 6 are lively and active, when they sing with a microphone, watch TV or are near a computer, electromagnetic waves have already entered their bodies. Children's own resistance is lower than that of adults, and after being exposed to radiation, their body's ability to regulate is poor.

Where is the electromagnetic radiation likely to exceed the standard?

① Within 0.6~1.5 meters of the computer.

② The place in the room where televisions, stereos and other home appliances are concentrated.

③ Around electrical equipment for engineering, science and medicine and computer monitors.

④ Around radio and television transmission towers.

⑤ Around various microwave towers.

⑥ Around the radar.

⑦ Around high-voltage substation lines and equipment.

9 tips to reduce radiation when you have a baby at home

① The safe use distance of all electrical appliances is 30~60 cm.

② Unplug electrical appliances when not in use.

③ When using a hair dryer, do not hold it close to your scalp.

④ The radiating parts are generally motors and electric coils. These parts of electrical appliances such as electric fans should be kept at least 60 cm away from people.

⑤ The distance between the human body and the oven should be more than 70 cm.

⑥ The refrigerator's coil and motor are at the back of the refrigerator, so when opening the refrigerator door to take something out, do not take too long and keep a safe distance.

⑦ Do not stand at the air outlet of the air conditioner. Keep a safe distance when the air conditioner is turned on.

⑧ Do not install audio equipment at the head of the bed.

⑨ The electromagnetic waves of light bulbs are lower than those of fluorescent lamps, so fluorescent lamps can be used less.