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Mould and Dampness
What's the concern?
Indoor exposure to mould and dampness can pose significant health risks, including exacerbation of asthma symptoms, development of asthma, bronchitis, respiratory infections, allergic rhinitis (runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing), difficulty breathing, wheezing and coughing. Infants, children and those with respiratory conditions are at greater risk. Exposure in schools and child care settings can include inhalation of mould spores and other airborne particles from water-damaged drywall, carpets, fabric and cardboard boxes. The key to mould prevention is removing moisture build-up and controlling humidity. If mould has occurred, proper clean-up, including removal of damaged items, is essential to protecting the health of children and staff.
Learn more:
Speakers Series
Healthy Environments for Learning Day (HELD) Speakers Series -
Session 3: Climate Change Impacts on Indoor Learning Environments and Children’s Health
Watch this virtual event to learn about climate-related health risks impacting indoor environmental quality and children’s health and well-being. Speakers will address the health impacts of wildfire smoke on children’s health, protective measures to reduce wildfire smoke exposures, climate-related mental health impacts in Canada, as well as extreme heat within schools and child care settings, relevant policies and bylaws, and policy gaps relating to extreme heat.
Contact
Flora Aldridge
Project Coordinator- Healthy Environments for Learning Day
Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE)
flora(at)healthyenvironmentforkids.ca
Our mailing address is:
Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment
c/o 55 University Avenue, Suite 1500.,
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA M5J 2H7