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BDMA 2019
Toward consensus on defining and treating mould
problems
Morten Reeslev, ph.d., Cofounder
BDMA conference 2019
BDMA 2019
The mould industry seems very small in UK. Is this due to:
1. Low public awareness
2. Better buildings
3. Scepticism as to mould being a health problem
4. Lack of sufficient guidelines
BDMA 2019
1) The public awareness of mould problems is low?
BDMA 2019
BDMA 2019
2) Are the buildings just better in UK or somehow less
susceptible to mould?
BDMA 2019
Findings from a survey of over 2,000 UK respondents show
that: 37 per cent lives in homes with condensation problems
and 28 per cent in homes with mould.
All three issues were even higher among renters.
(Ipsos MORI)
Almost 10% is currently receive treatment for Asthma in UK.
It is among the highest rates in Europe
BDMA 2019
2B) The climate is sunny and dry in UK?
BDMA 2019
3) Scepticism on whether mould are dangerous at all?
BDMA 2019
Exposure to high concentrations of mould gives name to
several occupational deceases
In 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found there was
sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with
upper respiratory tract symptoms, cough, and wheeze in
otherwise healthy people; with asthma symptoms in people
with asthma; and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis in
individuals susceptible to that immune-mediated condition.
BDMA 2019
4) lack of guidelines defining:
- What constitute a mould problem and
- What are the remediation success criteria.
BDMA 2019
Lack of good guidelines leads to “Toxic mould”
A few spores of Stachybotrys chartarum means a total
remediation with uncertain success criteria
Where does that leave the insurance companies.
BDMA 2019
Status of “Toxic mould”
“Hazards presented by molds that may produce mycotoxins
should be considered the same as other common molds
which can grow in your house.”
Center for Decease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/whatismold.html
14
Centre for Decease Control and Prevention:
“We do not believe that one needs to take any different
precautions with Stachybotrys chartarum, than with
other molds.”
What health issues?
BDMA 2019
My point: Although the guidelines are not quite
fulfilling, there actually are broader consensus on
some crucial concepts and themes.
16
- Mould can cause health problems
- Mould problems in UK buildings is not uncommon
- Mould growth (above trivial levels) should be
removed.
- Toxic mould term is not relevant (speciation are
not necessary).
- Quantity is important
- Succes criteria for mould remediation is available
- Don’t kill mould, remove it.
Centre for Decease Control and Prevention (CDC),
United States-Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA), and
New York City Department of Health (NYCDH)
BDMA 2019
BDMA 2019
Thank you
For listening!
BDMA 2019
A brief look at the historical development of mould
guidelines
The New Your City Department of Health
Guidelines
1998
2000
2002
2008
Morten Reeslev

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Morten Reeslev

  • 1.
  • 2. BDMA 2019 Toward consensus on defining and treating mould problems Morten Reeslev, ph.d., Cofounder BDMA conference 2019
  • 3. BDMA 2019 The mould industry seems very small in UK. Is this due to: 1. Low public awareness 2. Better buildings 3. Scepticism as to mould being a health problem 4. Lack of sufficient guidelines
  • 4. BDMA 2019 1) The public awareness of mould problems is low?
  • 6. BDMA 2019 2) Are the buildings just better in UK or somehow less susceptible to mould?
  • 7. BDMA 2019 Findings from a survey of over 2,000 UK respondents show that: 37 per cent lives in homes with condensation problems and 28 per cent in homes with mould. All three issues were even higher among renters. (Ipsos MORI) Almost 10% is currently receive treatment for Asthma in UK. It is among the highest rates in Europe
  • 8. BDMA 2019 2B) The climate is sunny and dry in UK?
  • 9. BDMA 2019 3) Scepticism on whether mould are dangerous at all?
  • 10. BDMA 2019 Exposure to high concentrations of mould gives name to several occupational deceases In 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found there was sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms, cough, and wheeze in otherwise healthy people; with asthma symptoms in people with asthma; and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis in individuals susceptible to that immune-mediated condition.
  • 11. BDMA 2019 4) lack of guidelines defining: - What constitute a mould problem and - What are the remediation success criteria.
  • 12. BDMA 2019 Lack of good guidelines leads to “Toxic mould” A few spores of Stachybotrys chartarum means a total remediation with uncertain success criteria Where does that leave the insurance companies.
  • 13. BDMA 2019 Status of “Toxic mould” “Hazards presented by molds that may produce mycotoxins should be considered the same as other common molds which can grow in your house.” Center for Decease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/whatismold.html
  • 14. 14 Centre for Decease Control and Prevention: “We do not believe that one needs to take any different precautions with Stachybotrys chartarum, than with other molds.” What health issues?
  • 15. BDMA 2019 My point: Although the guidelines are not quite fulfilling, there actually are broader consensus on some crucial concepts and themes.
  • 16. 16 - Mould can cause health problems - Mould problems in UK buildings is not uncommon - Mould growth (above trivial levels) should be removed. - Toxic mould term is not relevant (speciation are not necessary). - Quantity is important - Succes criteria for mould remediation is available - Don’t kill mould, remove it. Centre for Decease Control and Prevention (CDC), United States-Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA), and New York City Department of Health (NYCDH) BDMA 2019
  • 18. BDMA 2019 A brief look at the historical development of mould guidelines The New Your City Department of Health Guidelines 1998 2000 2002 2008