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Describes the association between exposure to indoor dampness and mold in homes and respiratory health effects. | |||
== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
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Scope
Describes the association between exposure to indoor dampness and mold in homes and respiratory health effects.
Definition
Data
| Outcome | Subjects | No. studies | Odds ratio central estimate (95 % CI) | Estimated % increase in damp homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper respiratory tract symptoms | All | 13 | 1.70 (1.44–2.00) | 52 |
| Cough | All | 18 | 1.67 (1.49–1.86) | 50 |
| Adults | 6 | 1.52 (1.18–1.96) | – | |
| Children | 12 | 1.75 (1.56–1.96) | – | |
| Wheeze | All | 22 | 1.50 (1.38–1.64) | 44 |
| Adults | 5 | 1.39 (1.04–1.85) | – | |
| Children | 17 | 1.53 (1.39–1.68) | – | |
| Current asthma | All | 10 | 1.56 (1.30–1.86) | 50 |
| Ever-diagnosed asthma | All | 8 | 1.37 (1.23–1.53) | 33 |
| Asthma development | All | 4 | 1.34 (0.86–2.10) | 30 |
Dependencies
Unit
OR per yes/no visible dampness and/or mold or mold odor
Formula
Result
See also
Keywords
References
- ↑ W. J. Fisk, Q. Lei-Gomez, M. J. Mendell. Meta-analyses of the associations of respiratory health effects with dampness and mold in homes. Indoor Air 2007; 17: 284–296. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0668.2007.00475.x
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