RESOURCES
On this page you can find useful documents and FAQs about
mold from various federal and state agency resources.
Federal
- Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, CDC
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Mold Web Site
[external link]
Provides mold information, actions you can take, and links to other
resources.
- Frequently requested EPA documents:
- Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) [external link]
Provides documents on mold from FEMA, whose mission is to reduce loss of
life and property and to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure
from hazards.
- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Moisture,
Mold, and Mildew [PDF, 196 Kb]
[external link]
Provides information for building managers about identifying and
correcting problems caused by mold and mildew, including factors
that govern relative humidity, common moisture problems, and their
solutions.
-
NIOSHTIC-2 Database [external link]
Provides search results on Indoor Environmental Quality and Mold
from NIOSHTIC, a searchable bibliographic database of occupational
safety and health publications, documents, grant reports, and
journal articles supported in whole or in part by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Click "Full View" to
read article abstracts.
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID)
- National Institute
of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
[external link]
Provides documents on mold from NIEHS, whose mission is to reduce
the burden of human illness and dysfunction from environmental
causes by understanding each of these elements and how they
interrelate. Search on “mold” to see NIEHS’ list of mold-related
documents.
-
National Library of Medicine Mold Web site
[external link]
Provides information in English and Spanish on molds, including
cleanup, health aspects, organizations dealing with it, and other
resources.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Nonfederal
- Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America (AAFA)
Provides information on mold and allergies from AAFA, a non-profit
patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life
for people with asthma and allergies and their caregivers, through
education, advocacy and research.
- American College of Occupational and Environmental
Medicine
- Evidence Based Statement on
Adverse Human Health Effects Associated with Molds in the Indoor
Environment [external link]
Provides an evidence-based discussion of the state of scientific
knowledge about the nature of fungal-related illnesses,
emphasizing their possible relationships to indoor environments.
Particular attention is given to the possible health effects of
mycotoxins.
- California Department of Health Services
- Mold in My
Home: What Do I Do? [external link]
Provides answers to questions and concerns regarding mold in the
home and other indoor environments, test interpretation, and
cleanup methods.
- Molds in
Indoor Workplaces [PDF, 1.5 Mb]
Provides answers to questions and concerns regarding mold in the
workplace, health effects, and cleanup methods.
- Dr. Fungus
[external link]
Provides information on molds and fungi, infection, "sick
buildings," laboratory issues, and other topics.
-
Indoor Air Quality Information by State
Links to offices or programs for each state regarding indoor
air-related health inquiries.
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Indoor Mold, Toxigenic Fungi, and Stachybotrys chartarum:
Infectious Disease Perspective [external
link]
Scientific review of recent articles regarding indoor mold
exposure and mycotoxicosis, with an emphasis on S. chartarum.
Possible end-organ effects, including pulmonary, immunologic,
neurologic, and oncologic disorders are also examined.
-
Institute of Medicine's Damp Indoor Spaces and Health Project
[external link]
Provides background and status information on this mold project.
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Minnesota Department of Health’s Mold in Homes
[external link]
Provides information regarding health concerns associated with
mold exposure in the home and advice on finding and removing mold
contamination.
- New York City Department of Health
- North Carolina State University
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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