Association of mold exposure and solid household fuel use with depression and anxiety among older adults in China
Xinyan Ma, Hanqing Zhao, Yan Wang +3 more2025Environmental HealthJournal Article
Neurological
Abstract
The study found that exposure to mold and use of solid fuels may be associated with higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and their co-occurrence. Further prospective studies are warranted to validate our findings.
Part of Mold & water-damaged buildings research · Curated by Lauren Lowenstein, The Biotoxin Lady
Symptom Clusters
AnxietyDepression
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