Energy-Efficient Homes Linked to Increased Asthma Risk
CORNWALL, UK—A new study from researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School in the UK has found that energy-efficient homes may increase asthma risks. The study found that failure by residents to properly heat and ventilate retrofitted properties could lead to increased occurrences of the respiratory condition. Also, the risk doubled if mold was present in the home. Other than mold, the study cited other possible factors that can affect health in homes with high humidity, such as house dust mites and bacteria. The researchers worked with UK social housing provider Coastline Housing to assess data from the residents of 700 properties in Cornwall. The study is published in the journal Environment International.
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