The goals of the project are to examine the cumulative exposure to chemical and non-chemical stressors in hispanic environmental justice neighborhoods; implement and evaluate a practical and effective…

The goals of the project are to examine the cumulative exposure to chemical and non-chemical stressors in hispanic environmental justice neighborhoods; implement and evaluate a practical and effective intervention program to improve indoor home environmental quality and reduce health disparities for low-income hispanic populations; and develop a sustainable action plan to reduce cumulative environmental exposure for hispanic populations.activities:the research team will characterize indoor home environmental quality using environmental justice screening tools and community-participatory indoor exposure assessment and will also evaluate individual health, well-being, and quality of life through validated questionnaires. Furthermore, the team will evaluate the effectiveness of portable air purifier use to improve indoor environmental quality and health. Finally, they will work with community-engaged focus groups to provide best practice recommendations and tailored educational campaigns for both residents and policymakers.subrecipient:villanova (total, $367,943) has a subaward to coordinate with local organizations and other CO-PIS to measure indoor air quality in participating households. Villanova university is also responsible for data analysis, preparing reports such as presentations and publications. Ccate (total, $165,000) will recruit households, visit participating households for field sampling, take environmental health measurements, and install home-based intervention methods (air purifiers). Ccate will also help organize focus group interviews and dissemination activities during the study period.outcomes:anticipated deliverables include a unique cumulative exposure index, integrating environmental burden, social vulnerability, and indoor home pollution measured by community members, as well as annual and final technical reports and publications. An anticipated outcome of the proposed intervention is to improve indoor environmental quality by reducing exposure by at least 50% among this vulnerable hispanic population. Direct beneficiaries of this program include the hispanic community in norristown, PA where the project is taking place, similar communities, human health and the environment, and the general public.