WHO Publishes First Indoor Air Quality Guidelines on Dampness and Mold 07/22/2009
WHO Publishes First Indoor Air Quality Guidelines on Dampness and Mold
By Copenhagen and Bonn
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION publishes its first guidelines on indoor air quality, addressing dampness and mold. They are the result of a rigorous two-year review of the currently available science by 36 leading experts worldwide, coordinated by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The authors conclude that occupants of damp or moldy buildings, both private and public, have up to a 75% greater risk of respiratory symptoms and asthma. The guidelines recommend the prevention or remediation of dampness- and mold-related problems to significantly reduce harm to health.
