No_Fun_2020 t1_ixg4g5s wrote
I've been living in a downtown area my whole life almost, I can feel the pollution and I can smell the difference when I leave. I don't know what to do about it and I'm scared. I don't want to die of cancer
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nathanfay t1_ixhedep wrote
How does Broccoli flush away toxins?
No_Fun_2020 t1_ixhgd34 wrote
Well I'm not constantly in fear, I'm just aware of the danger and don't want cancer and living downtown I think doesn't help with avoiding toxins.
Unfortunately, moving is easier said than done. We live in one of the most expensive cities in the United States, however we are rent controlled. We pay about 50% less than the average person in the same city, If we move out of the city into the county, there is no rent control and things are pretty expensive.
My wife and I, both are jobs specialize in state based law, We are working to broaden our scope however this takes time.
lauromclauroface t1_ixik9gp wrote
It obviously depends upon how dense an urban area you live in, traffic levels and greenspace, but altering your routes to work / around town can lower your exposure to the worst particulate pollution levels. Street-to-street variations can be quite large.
No_Fun_2020 t1_ixinmps wrote
That's pretty interesting and good to know. It's not like I drive an open top vehicle or anything either but I have to take the highway a lot and drive a lot for work
Is there a big difference if I put air filters capable of filtering VOCs in the house?
Smittywerbenjagerman t1_ixipntb wrote
VOCs aren't the big concern, it's small particulate matter.
PM 2.5 is the most commonly reported air pollution statistic. That is the concentration of particles 2.5 micrometer or smaller in size.
A good HEPA filter will remove most of this.
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