"...the consistency of findings from these school-based studies with the findings from homes, offices, and other buildings strengthens the case for adverse health effects in damp and moldy schools....approximately 4.6 million cases of asthma in the USA result from exposure to dampness and mold ... the resulting economic cost of this health impact is approximately $3.5 billion annually." (Mudarri and Fisk, 2007)
Fact 2
"Students, teachers, and staff are at greater risk because of the hours spent in school facilities and because children are especially susceptible to pollutants." (EPA)
