Finding F-0598

“The presence of mould, moist spots, or fungus in the home was associated with a higher prevalence of asthma (OR: 1.54; 95% CI: 1.08–2.19).”

Solet A cross sectional survey to estimate prevalence and associated factors of asthma on Reunion Island, Indian Ocean (2019). BMC public health. Page 3. CKB 7518

Structure

Source: Dampness and water damage
Factor: Mould
Outcome: Asthma
Population: adults aged 18-44 years
Setting: dwelling, RE
Study design: cross-sectional survey of a random sample of 2419 adults aged 18-44 years on Reunion Island in 2016: questionnaire on suspected asthma and home environment, prevalence estimates adjusted to the population, multivariate analysis of associated factors (class 4)
Effect: OR 1.54 (1.08–2.19)
Sample: 2419 participants
Caveat: mould and moisture reported by the respondents; endpoint is suspected asthma

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