Study: Mold in Homes Doubles Risk of Asthma
Exposure to mold and dampness in homes as much as doubles the risk of asthma development in children, according to a study published today in the March issue of the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP). Researchers studied 1,984 Finnish children aged 1 to 7 years over a six-year period to see if they developed asthma. Data collection included a baseline survey administered in March 1991, as well as a follow-up survey in March 1997, asking questions about the child's health, parents' health, parent's highest education level, and details of the child's environment including exposure to environmental tobacco.

Mold creates nightmare at new home in Farragut
The Houses moved into their $400,000 home three months ago. They have a one-year homeowners warranty, yet they're stuck with the bill to clean up the mold. "The builder says he hired the sub but that's where his responsibility ends," Sherrie says. "He doesn't owe us anything." ...Sherrie now questions the whole point of the builder's homeowner's warranty. "This home is two-months-old. We shouldn't t have problems."

Knoxville Family Displaced By Mold
A West Knoxville family is displaced from their brand new home after they say mold from a leak in the bathtub took over and made them sick... "We're under a warranty for a whole year and if they won't take care of the warranty, what good is having one."

The IEQ Review August 16, 2006 Measuring Baseline IEQ Conditions