Indoor Air Quality and Your Family's Health
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World Health Organization Report
“Management of moisture requires proper control of temperatures and ventilation to avoid excess humidity, condensation on surfaces and excess moisture in materials. Ventilation should be distributed effectively throughout spaces and stagnant air zones should be avoided. Occupants of damp or moldy buildings have up to a 75% greater risk of respiratory symptoms and asthma than occupants of buildings with better indoor air quality.” |
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The Surgeon General’s Call to Action To Promote Healthy Homes
“Dampness and the presence of mold are also associated with asthma and other respiratory health complaints. Exposure to dampness and mold in homes is estimated to contribute to approximately 21% of current asthma cases in the United States, at an annual cost of $3.5 billion. Moisture in homes supports the growth of mites and mold and the infestation of roaches, rats, and mice, all of which produce allergens that aggravate asthma and other preexisting chronic respiratory conditions." |
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Environmental Protection Agency - Care for Your Air: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
"Most of us spend much of our time indoors. The air that we breathe in our homes, in schools, and in offices can put us at risk for health problems. Some pollutants can be chemicals, gases, and living organisms like mold and pests. Several sources of air pollution are in homes, schools, and offices. Some pollutants cause health problems such as sore eyes, burning in the nose and throat, headaches, or fatigue. Other pollutants cause or worsen allergies, respiratory illnesses (such as asthma), heart disease, cancer, and other serious long-term conditions." |
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Science Daily - Mold Exposure During Infancy Increases Asthma Risk, Study Finds (August 4,2011)
"Infants who live in "moldy" homes are three times more likely to develop asthma by age 7 - an age that children can be accurately diagnosed with the condition . . . Study results are published in the August (2011) issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
"This study should motivate expectant parents . . . to correct water damage and reduce the mold burden in their homes to protect the respiratory health of their children."
"Infants who live in "moldy" homes are three times more likely to develop asthma by age 7 - an age that children can be accurately diagnosed with the condition . . . Study results are published in the August (2011) issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
"This study should motivate expectant parents . . . to correct water damage and reduce the mold burden in their homes to protect the respiratory health of their children."
EPA- Healthy Indoor Air for America’s Homes (The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality)
“Eliminating water problems and reducing humidity will help reduce biological contaminants such as molds, cockroaches and dust mites. Keep humidity at acceptable levels and make sure there’s plenty of ventilation, especially in areas where moisture builds up.
“Over 80% of homes with a basement and or crawl space have moisture-related problems.”
“Eliminating water problems and reducing humidity will help reduce biological contaminants such as molds, cockroaches and dust mites. Keep humidity at acceptable levels and make sure there’s plenty of ventilation, especially in areas where moisture builds up.
“Over 80% of homes with a basement and or crawl space have moisture-related problems.”
