Article: Mold and health issues--facts versus fiction.(TABB SUPPLEMENT--ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)

Mold has been in existence since the emergence of plants and animals on earth and is ubiquitous in our environment. Those who study molds believe there are nearly 1.5 million different species spanning hundreds of diverse genera (Levin 1996). Mold benefits our environment by promoting natural decay of plants and animals. It is also used to produce desirable foods and medicines. But over the past decade, there has been extreme media attention relating to issues about mold and its alleged side effects. Unfortunately, that leads the public to believe that mold is a dangerous event. But mold isn't just a "moisture management" situation. Mold moves into an indoor setting via ...

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