Objectives Many studies have shown consistent associations between evident indoor
dampness or mold and respiratory or allergic health effects, but causal links remain unclear …

Background Dampness and mold have been shown in qualitative reviews to be associated
with a variety of adverse respiratory health effects, including respiratory tract infections …

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences recently completed a
critical review of the scientific literature pertaining to the association of indoor dampness and …

A remarkably consistent association between home dampness and respiratory symptoms
and asthma has been observed in a large number of studies conducted across many …

An important proportion of respiratory illness is considered attributable to residential
dampness or mold (D/M). Developing health‐protective D/M guidelines has been …

Background A substantial proportion of the world's population is exposed to indoor
dampness-related exposures. Since the 1990s, studies have assessed the relation between …

This review examines whether there is a direct or indirect relation between damp or mould in
the home and respiratory health. Home dampness is thought to have health consequences …

Context Studies from different geographical regions have assessed the relations between
indoor dampness and mold problems and the risk of asthma, but the evidence has been …

Adverse Health Effects Among Adults Exposed to Home Dampness and Molds Page 1
Adverse Health Effects Among Adults Exposed to Home Dampness and Molds1 ,2 ROBERT …

This article presents epidemiologic findings pertinent to asthma and asthma-like symptoms
in relation to exposure to dampness/mold in homes, schools, and workplaces. With regard to …