WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould
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.
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| Format: | Reports and Books biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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WHO
2009
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| Subjects: | indoor air pollution, air pollution, atmospheric pollution, air pollutant, air quality, air quality control, air quality impact, air quality management, air quality monitoring, atmospheric monitoring, health protection, environmental health impact assessment, environmental pollution, environmental management, environmental planning, Ecosystem Management, Climate Change, |
| Online Access: | https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/8675 |
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