Damp Indoor Spaces And Health
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Damp Indoor Spaces And Health
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2004-10-01
Damp Indoor Spaces And Health written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10-01 with Science categories.
Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues. A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public.
Damp Indoor Spaces And Health
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-08-31
Damp Indoor Spaces And Health written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-31 with categories.
Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues. A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public.
Damp Indoor Spaces And Health
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language : en
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Release Date : 2004
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Health Effects From Mould Exposure Or Dampness In Indoor Environments
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Author : Chrystal Palatya
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Health Effects From Mould Exposure Or Dampness In Indoor Environments written by Chrystal Palatya and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
This document provides public health inspectors Sufficient evidence exists to conclude and environmental health officers with a • that exposure to mould or dampness in summary of the current knowledge about mould indoor environments is associated with and human health effects. [...] It summarizes the asthma (both development and conclusions of the benchmark review of exacerbation), upper respiratory tract dampness/mould and health effects called symptoms, cough and wheeze, "Damp Indoor Spaces and Health" by the hypersensitivity pneumonitis in Institute of Medicine (IOM),1 and provides an susceptible people, respiratory update from subsequent reviews. [...] While a broad range of allergic and non- time dampness exists in an indoor allergic health effects have been attributed to environment and increased damage and exposure to these mould components, evidence does not always support the associations. [...] There is evidence that many of the agents present in damp indoor • Sufficient evidence for association environments may contribute to human illness, and - Asthma exacerbation many of the health effects attributed to the presence 15 of mould have also been attributed to agents other - Current asthma than mould. [...] As well, the fact that persons) the reporting of health effects and the definition of respiratory health effects is not standardized is - Mucous membrane irritation syndrome problematic.16 (p.754) - Gastrointestinal tract problems Most publications emphasize a need for continued - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease research in the area of mould and human health - Fatigue effects to obtain more.
Health Effects From Mould Exposure Or Dampness In Indoor Environments
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Author : Chrystal Palaty
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Health Effects From Mould Exposure Or Dampness In Indoor Environments written by Chrystal Palaty and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Dampness in buildings categories.
Who Guidelines For Indoor Air Quality
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Author : Elisabeth Heseltine
language : en
Publisher: WHO Regional Office Europe
Release Date : 2009
Who Guidelines For Indoor Air Quality written by Elisabeth Heseltine and has been published by WHO Regional Office Europe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Architecture categories.
Microbial pollution is a key element of indoor air pollution. It is caused by hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi, in particular filamentous fungi (mould), growing indoors when sufficient moisture is available. 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. WHO guidelines for protecting public health are formulated on the basis of the review. The most important means for avoiding adverse health effects is the prevention (or minimization) of persistent dampness and microbial growth on interior surfaces and in building structures. [Ed.]
Climate Change The Indoor Environment And Health
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2011-10-01
Climate Change The Indoor Environment And Health written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-01 with Science categories.
The indoor environment affects occupants' health and comfort. Poor environmental conditions and indoor contaminants are estimated to cost the U.S. economy tens of billions of dollars a year in exacerbation of illnesses like asthma, allergic symptoms, and subsequent lost productivity. Climate change has the potential to affect the indoor environment because conditions inside buildings are influenced by conditions outside them. Climate Change, the Indoor Environment, and Health addresses the impacts that climate change may have on the indoor environment and the resulting health effects. It finds that steps taken to mitigate climate change may cause or exacerbate harmful indoor environmental conditions. The book discusses the role the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should take in informing the public, health professionals, and those in the building industry about potential risks and what can be done to address them. The study also recommends that building codes account for climate change projections; that federal agencies join to develop or refine protocols and testing standards for evaluating emissions from materials, furnishings, and appliances used in buildings; and that building weatherization efforts include consideration of health effects. Climate Change, the Indoor Environment, and Health is written primarily for the EPA and other federal agencies, organizations, and researchers with interests in public health; the environment; building design, construction, and operation; and climate issues.
Fundamentals Of Mold Growth In Indoor Environments And Strategies For Healthy Living
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Author : Olaf C.G. Adan
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2011-09-18
Fundamentals Of Mold Growth In Indoor Environments And Strategies For Healthy Living written by Olaf C.G. Adan and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-18 with Science categories.
Today, indoor mold and moisture, and their associated health effects, are a society-wide problem. The economic consequences of indoor mold and moisture are enormous. Their global dimension has been emphasized in several recent international publications, stressing that the most important means for avoiding adverse health effects is the prevention (or minimization) of persistent dampness and microbial growth on interior surfaces and in building structures. This book aims to describe the fundamentals of indoor mold growth as a prerequisite to tackle mold growth in the existing building stock as well as in future energy efficient buildings. It brings together different disciplinary points of view on indoor mold, ranging from physics and material science to microbiology and health sciences. The contents have been outlined according to three main issues: Fundamentals, particularly addressing the crucial roles of water and materials, Health, including a state-of-the-art description of the health-related effects of indoor molds, and Strategies, integrating remediation, prevention and policies.
Indoor Environmental Quality And Health Risk Toward Healthier Environment For All
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Author : Reiko Kishi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-11-22
Indoor Environmental Quality And Health Risk Toward Healthier Environment For All written by Reiko Kishi and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-22 with Medical categories.
This volume discusses the effects of indoor air environment and pollution in modern buildings on human health. Highlighting epidemiological studies and the determining factors, it offers proposals for improving indoor air quality (IAQ) in different environments. Focusing not only on homes and offices, but also vehicles and aircrafts, it details practical methods of measuring and assessing indoor air quality. Written by pioneering researchers, Indoor Environmental Quality and Health Risk toward Healthier Environment for All is a valuable resource for both new and established researchers as well as students seeking a comprehensive overview of the facts on indoor air quality and health. Also is also of interest to hygiene experts in industry, occupational health and safety professionals, governmental public health sectors and school physicians.
Clearing The Air
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2000-05-24
Clearing The Air written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-05-24 with Science categories.
Since about 1980, asthma prevalence and asthma-related hospitalizations and deaths have increased substantially, especially among children. Of particular concern is the high mortality rate among African Americans with asthma. Recent studies have suggested that indoor exposuresâ€"to dust mites, cockroaches, mold, pet dander, tobacco smoke, and other biological and chemical pollutantsâ€"may influence the disease course of asthma. To ensure an appropriate response, public health and education officials have sought a science-based assessment of asthma and its relationship to indoor air exposures. Clearing the Air meets this need. This book examines how indoor pollutants contribute to asthmaâ€"its causation, prevalence, triggering, and severity. The committee discusses asthma among the general population and in sensitive subpopulations including children, low-income individuals, and urban residents. Based on the most current findings, the book also evaluates the scientific basis for mitigating the effects of indoor air pollutants implicated in asthma. The committee identifies priorities for public health policy, public education outreach, preventive intervention, and further research.