READ: NOAAH Report on Environmental Health Hazards (Part 2 of 2)
/(2 RC) - This report looks at three environmental hazards that pose serious threats to human health in general and disproportionately harm residents of low-income housing: lead poisoning, mold contamination, and pest infestation.
Read MoreREAD: ACEOM Statement on Health Effects Associated with Mold
/(1 RC) - This evidence-based statement from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) discusses the state of scientific knowledge as to the nature of fungal-related illnesses. Particular attention is given to the possible health effects of mycotoxins, which give rise to much of the concern and controversy surrounding indoor molds.
Read MoreREAD: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 3 of 3)
/(3 RC) - This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors.
Read MoreREAD: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 2 of 3)
/(3 RC) - This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors.
Read MoreREAD: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 1 of 3)
/(3 RC) - This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors.
Read MoreREAD: Excerpt from Spurgeon, The Collection and Interpretation of Indoor Samples
/(2 RC) - This document is an excerpt from The Collection and Interpretation of Indoor Samples: A Comparison of Methods by Dr. Joe C. Spurgeon. The excerpt discusses parameters that affect data quality for mold testing.
Read MoreREAD: New York State Toxic Mold Task Force - Final Report to the Governor and Legislature (Part 3 of 3)
/(3 RC) - This document summarizes the goals and findings of a task force charged with the assessment of the adverse environmental and health affects of mold remediation as well as the assessment the regulatory, precautionary actions taken by state and local governments. The document discusses health effects of mold and dampness exposure, actions taken by state and local governments, mold exposure limits, and methods to control and mitigate mold.
Read MoreREAD: New York State Toxic Mold Task Force - Final Report to the Governor and Legislature (Part 2 of 3)
/(2 RC) - This document summarizes the goals and findings of a task force charged with the assessment of the adverse environmental and health affects of mold remediation as well as the assessment the regulatory, precautionary actions taken by state and local governments. The document discusses health effects of mold and dampness exposure, actions taken by state and local governments, mold exposure limits, and methods to control and mitigate mold.
Read MoreREAD: New York State Toxic Mold Task Force - Final Report to the Governor and Legislature (Part 1 of 3)
/(4 RC) - This document summarizes the goals and findings of a task force charged with the assessment of the adverse environmental and health affects of mold remediation as well as the assessment the regulatory, precautionary actions taken by state and local governments. The document discusses health effects of mold and dampness exposure, actions taken by state and local governments, mold exposure limits, and methods to control and mitigate mold.
Read MoreREAD: EPA Mold Web Course
/(4 RC) - This web course contains information on mold prevention and remediation. It is designed primarily for environmental and public health professionals.
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