/24-7PressRelease/ - Wake Forest, NC, July 10, 2008 - Mold is a mysterious type of fungi that comes in many shapes and forms. Some types are hazardous to your health, so read these Top 10 Unknown Facts about Mold to help you better understand it.
"Spore counts considerably higher in indoor air as compared to outdoor air may indicate accelerated fungal growth and the possibility of contamination. It is important to address the root causes of mold growth aggressively and to establish a plan to maintain an environment that provides human comfort while inhibiting mold growth." Smith and Wessel Associates
1. Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present.
2. 50% of homes contain problem molds.
3. Mold is more common today than it was 50 years ago, due to more airtight building structures.
4. Just a little mold can affect your health drastically over time.
5. You can fix the source of a water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
6. Workers exposed to large amounts of mold on the job, such as farmers working with moldy hay, are most likely to get the worst affects of mold.
7. The only way to prevent mold from occurring within a structure is to prevent moisture build-up anywhere.
8. 30-50% of all structures have damp conditions that may encourage development of mold.
9. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
10. Mold knows no geographic boundaries and can be a problem even in cool, dry climates
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