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The Floodwater Left a Second Hazard Indoors
Roof age, mold, flood depth and ventilation helped explain respiratory symptoms months after hurricanes.
Summary
Roof age, mold, flood depth and ventilation helped explain respiratory symptoms months after hurricanes.
FAMU-FSU researchers combined resident surveys, home inspections, mold sampling and flood models after Hurricanes Ida and Ian. Roof age, indoor mold spores and maximum flood depth were among the strongest factors associated with new respiratory symptoms five to seven months later, while ventilation and building tightness also mattered; the observational framework guides intervention priorities rather than proving one cause in every flooded home.
Why it matters
Roof age, mold, flood depth and ventilation helped explain respiratory symptoms months after hurricanes.
Limits and context
No additional limitation was separately recorded.
Key claims
Roof age, mold, flood depth and ventilation helped explain respiratory symptoms months after hurricanes.
Evidence: source-2026-07-30-012
Sources
- Florida State University via Newswise: Post-flood home factors tied to respiratory symptomsFlorida State University · official announcement
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