Nearly half of U.S. kids are breathing unhealthy air — here’s what parents can do at home

05/19/2026

“Switching from gas appliances to electric ‘may reduce indoor air pollution up to 50%,’ according to the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU).” Read more at: https://www.kansascity.com/living/article315810155.html#storylink=cpy

Type: Children's Health Issue: Air QualityHealthy HomesTesting for Environmental ExposuresInfo For: Families & CommunitiesHealth ProfessionalsPEHSU: National PEHSUExposure Pathway: AirConsumer ProductsFoodHealthy Homes & Schools