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EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) QuickView pages for Antimony (CASRN 7440-36-0) and Arsenic, inorganic (CASRN 7440-38-2), accessed February 14, 2002. Antimony oral RfD is 4×10-4 mg/kg-day based on LOAEL of 0.35 mg/kg-day from Schroeder et al. 1970 rat chronic oral bioassay; confidence rated Low. Arsenic oral RfD is 3×10-4 mg/kg-day based on NOAEL of

This EPA document explains how poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools can harm students' health and academic performance, causing absences due to respiratory illnesses and reducing the ability to concentrate, calculate, and remember. Studies show that high pollution levels, inadequate ventilation, and improper temperature and humidity control contribute to these problems. The EPA recommends schools use the IAQ Tools for Schools Kit to identify and address indoor air quality issues at little or no cost.

This December 1999 report from the Washington State Department of Health and Public Health – Seattle & King County examines community health concerns in neighborhoods surrounding SeaTac International Airport. It investigates whether cancer rates, particularly glioblastoma (a brain tumor) and breast cancer, are elevated near the airport, and explores potential links to jet engine exhaust emissions. The report also addresses respiratory health issues in local schools and outlines efforts to monitor or model the path of aircraft emissions over the surrounding communities.

This December 1999 report from the Washington State Department of Health investigates community health concerns near Seattle-Tacoma (SeaTac) International Airport, focusing on whether cancer rates—particularly glioblastoma and breast cancer—are elevated in surrounding neighborhoods. The report examines potential links between jet engine exhaust emissions and health outcomes, reviews air quality studies, and assesses respiratory disease risks, especially for schools located under flight paths. It was prepared collaboratively by state and county public health officials alongside community representatives.

This 1999 health advocacy article raises concerns about air quality near airports, listing dozens of toxic chemicals found in jet exhaust — including benzene, formaldehyde, and 1,3-butadiene — and the serious health conditions linked to prolonged exposure, such as cancer, asthma, and lung disease. It references a 1993 EPA study of Midway Airport finding cancer risks more than 400 times the allowable federal limit, and cites Washington State health data showing elevated cancer rates and doubled rates of childhood respiratory disease near Seattle-Tacoma Airport and Boeing Field. The document was published by areco.org as part of a broader campaign highlighting the public health impacts of airport emissions on surrounding communities.

This 1999 report by the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health profiles the health of the community surrounding Seattle-Tacoma (SeaTac) Airport, comparing local health indicators to King County as a whole. Key findings include higher rates of lung cancer, firearm-related deaths, teen births, and respiratory hospitalizations in the SeaTac community, alongside lower rates of heart disease and stroke deaths among older residents. The report was produced in response to a request from local residents seeking a comprehensive community health assessment.

A 1998 public health report from the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health summarizing key health trends among King County residents. The report highlights both improvements, such as declining infant mortality, increased prenatal care access, falling teen birth rates, and reduced AIDS cases and sexually transmitted diseases, as well as ongoing challenges including chronic illnesses, drug-related deaths, smoking, obesity, and persistent health inequities across racial and socioeconomic groups.

A 1997 Cornell University study found that elementary school children chronically exposed to aircraft noise showed significant reading deficits, even when tested under quiet conditions — meaning the harm stems from long-term exposure, not just momentary distraction. The researchers identified impaired language acquisition, particularly speech perception, as a key reason why noise-exposed children fall behind in reading. These findings have direct relevance for communities near busy airports, where sustained noise levels may quietly undermine children's academic development.

Executive Order 13045, signed by President Clinton in April 1997, directs federal agencies to identify and address environmental health and safety risks that disproportionately affect children, recognizing that children are more vulnerable due to their developing bodies and behaviors. The order establishes a Task Force co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the EPA Administrator to coordinate federal research and recommend protective strategies. It also requires agencies to evaluate the effects of significant regulations on children's health and safety before those rules take effect.