Post: Minnesota Department of Health Fact Sheet Mold
Posted by Sharon on 7/17/10
April 2010
Minnesota Department of Health Fact Sheet Mold in Homes
http://freepdfhosting.com/2be58126f7.pdf
Indoor Air Unit, 625 Robert St N, PO Box 64975 St. Paul, MN
55164-0975 651-201-4601 or 800-798-9050
www.health.state.mn.us
"In some circumstances, the toxins produced by indoor mold
may cause health problems. Many, if not most, molds can
produce potentially harmful substances, whether it’s
allergens, mycotoxins, or other compounds. Hence, all
indoor mold growth should be removed promptly, no matter
what type(s) of mold is present or whether it can produce
toxins."
"There is wide variability in how different people are
affected by mold exposures. However, the long term presence
of indoor mold growth may eventually become unhealthy for
anyone."
"The following types of people may be affected more
severely and sooner than others:
infants and children
elderly people
individuals with respiratory conditions or sensitivities
such as allergies or asthma
persons having severely weakened immune systems (for
example, people with HIV infection, chemotherapy patients,
organ transplant recipients)"
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