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air quality, mold, toxic chemicalsKeep it outside: mold and human health

Mold plays an important role in the natural world, helping to break down materials in our environment so they can be reused to support new life. But, mold can also get into our homes and cause some health problems, especially breathing issues. Its important to prevent mold in the first place, and, once there is mold, to take the proper precautions when cleaning.

This short, animated videos from Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (WS PEHSU) at the University of California San Francisco discuss the health effects of mold and prevention strategies among children.

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Western States PEHSU
Published Oct. 28, 2024