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Indoor humidity and human health. 1. Literature review of health effects of humidity-influenced indoor pollutants.

Author(s) : BAUGHMAN A. V., ARENS E. A.

Summary

Standards for indoor thermal conditions and ventilation include upper limits for RH (relative humidity) that typically are in the range of 60 to 80% RH. It is generally known that they were set out of concern for the health effects that might occur should the humidity become too high. This literature review identifies the most important health issues associated with high humidities and presents humidity requirements, typical contamination sites within buildings, and remediation measures for each pollutant. Part two of the paper addresses the physical causes of moisture-related problems in buildings.

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  • Original title: Indoor humidity and human health. 1. Literature review of health effects of humidity-influenced indoor pollutants.
  • Record ID : 1997-2375
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions.
  • Publication date: 1996/02/16
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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