A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mold-Affected Housing on Mental Health

Maria Rosa Gatto, Adelle Mansour, Ang Li +1 more2024Environmental Health PerspectivesReview

Neurological

Indoor Mold (Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, etc.)

Abstract

Identified studies generally reported associations between exposure to dampness/mold in the home and poorer mental and emotional health. Given the methodological limitations present in the current evidence base, it is recommended that more research be conducted. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP14341.

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