A healthy living environment also starts inside the home. Erasmus MC research into birth outcomes in vulnerable neighbourhoods points to living conditions as a possible explanation for differences between neighbourhoods — alongside air pollution, noise and heat stress, mould and indoor air quality are also mentioned. This underlines the importance of paying attention to the indoor environment.
Carefully assessing recurring mould in vulnerable neighbourhoods
Mould is not automatically the cause of health problems, but a recurring report of mould does warrant careful assessment. For housing associations and maintenance teams, this means not simply cleaning or painting over it, but first considering the situation as a whole — ventilation, moisture exposure, possible structural causes and the condition of the substrate. A professional approach helps ensure that warning signs are taken seriously and appropriate measures are selected.
Source: NOS.nl — “More problems surrounding births in vulnerable neighbourhoods” (Erasmus MC research).
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