Respiratory and allergic health effects of dampness, mold, and dampness-related agents: a review of the epidemiologic evidence
MJ Mendell, AG Mirer, K Cheung… - Environmental health …, 2011 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Objectives Many studies have shown consistent associations between evident indoor
dampness or mold and respiratory or allergic health effects, but causal links remain unclear.
Findings on measured microbiologic factors have received little review. We conducted an
updated, comprehensive review on these topics. Data sources We reviewed eligible peer-
reviewed epidemiologic studies or quantitative meta-analyses, up to late 2009, on
dampness, mold, or other microbiologic agents and respiratory or allergic effects. Data …
dampness or mold and respiratory or allergic health effects, but causal links remain unclear.
Findings on measured microbiologic factors have received little review. We conducted an
updated, comprehensive review on these topics. Data sources We reviewed eligible peer-
reviewed epidemiologic studies or quantitative meta-analyses, up to late 2009, on
dampness, mold, or other microbiologic agents and respiratory or allergic effects. Data …