A nurse wants to find more information about indoor air quality. Which of the following web-sites would be most helpful?
a. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
b. The American Lung Association
c. "Right to Know"
d. The Occupational Safety and Health Ad-ministration (OSHA)
ANS: B
Indoor air quality is a growing public health concern in office buildings, schools, and homes and is reflected in the alarming rise in asthma incidence in the United States, particularly among chil-dren. Sources of information about indoor air quality include the EPA and the American Lung Association. The NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) and is responsible for health and biomedical research. "Right to Know" is part of a workplace safety legislation. OSHA regulates safety in factories and businesses.
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