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Abstract
Mold spores are almost always prsent in outdoor and indoor air, and almost all comonoy used constructionmaterials and furnishings can provide nutrients to support mold growth. Cleaning and disinfectding provides protection against mold growths, but it is virtually impossible to eliminate all nutrients. Simply removing the mold without eliminating the moisture that caused it will soon result in more mold groth. Moisture control is the important strategy in reducing mold infestations. The type and severity of health effects that mold may produce are difficult to predict. The risks can vary greatly from one location to another, over time, and from person to person. Except for relatively minor allergic or asthmatic reactions, there is no definitive scientific evidence that mold can cause serious harm to humans. Thus, many mold cases will boil down to a battle of the experts. And, with the noticeable lack of published exposure standards, the debate won't be ended anytime soon.
Mold spores are almost always prsent in outdoor and indoor air, and almost all comonoy used constructionmaterials and furnishings can provide nutrients to support mold growth. Cleaning and disinfectding provides protection against mold growths, but it is virtually impossible to eliminate all nutrients. Simply removing the mold without eliminating the moisture that caused it will soon result in more mold groth. Moisture control is the important strategy in reducing mold infestations. The type and severity of health effects that mold may produce are difficult to predict. The risks can vary greatly from one location to another, over time, and from person to person. Except for relatively minor allergic or asthmatic reactions, there is no definitive scientific evidence that mold can cause serious harm to humans. Thus, many mold cases will boil down to a battle of the experts. And, with the noticeable lack of published exposure standards, the debate won't be ended anytime soon.
Date
5/2002
5/2002
Author(s)
Susan Kite
Susan Kite
Page(s)
38-49
38-49
Keyword(s)
mold; health effects; remediation checklist; insurance response
mold; health effects; remediation checklist; insurance response