Fragrance


The articles provided in this module elaborate on the promotion of healthy indoor and outdoor living environments as related to respiratory health. Different levels of intervention were discussed.  These levels included individual and community interventions. Both of which I think are great ways to increase awareness and education individuals and populations on the health risks and benefits of pollution on indoor and outdoor living. One article in particular provided information on the importance of health risk assessments. I think risk assessments are an important tool in understanding and education an individual on health issues.

I think having a fragrance policy is possible, but difficult.  Using individual level interventions would be a great start at getting people to understand the environmental problems and burdens of wearing heavy colognes and perfumes. Once the individual level intervention is complete, a community level effort would be a great way to make sure everyone within the area is educated and supportive. However, I think cologne and perfumes have become such a commonality of an individual’s daily repertoire that it might be difficult for certain people to become interested in supporting or complying with the policy.  Additionally, fragrances are in a lot more than just perfumes and colognes. They are in lotions, deodorants, and hair products. I think making a fragrance free policy would be a great idea, however, it would place a significant burden on the person in which the policy affects. Therefore, some individuals may not comply out of frustration or lack of interest when faced with the realization of  the policies outcomes.

Ideas?


Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 7, 2018 at 10:47 PM

    Hi Ryan! I agree with you that a fragrance is possible and difficult. This is so important to really know whats in our products in case the chemicals in fragrance is causing harm to our health. I also think this is possible but much harder at the level of companies wanting to refrain from this policy. This could potentially harm their business. On the other side, this may encourage companies to use safer ingredients and can market it to be healthy and safe. Our culture right now is obsessed with "healthy" options and this could actually work for both ends.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 14, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    Hi Ryan,

    You made great points in your post. I agree that starting at the individual level would probably be best and most effective. Education is so important, especially given the fact that so many people where cologne, perfume, scented lotions, and body sprays. There is so much marketing and money that goes into selling fragrances to consumers, which is why I think teaching people about the adverse health affects cause by fragrances is a good start.

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