Indoor Contamination Rises After Katrina
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Indoor Contamination Soars After Katrina
Overview
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, researchers led by Dr. John Spengler from the Harvard School of Public Health discovered that indoor contamination in New Orleans was two and a half times higher than outdoor levels.
Key Findings
Dr. John Spengler and his team have identified significantly elevated indoor contamination in New Orleans homes following Hurricane Katrina. The study revealed contamination levels indoors were 2.5 times greater than those found outdoors.
"We're identifying particularly harmful molds that are highly allergenic," Spengler explained. "I'm concerned that if people move belongings from damaged homes to new residences, these molds can spread."
Health Implications
The cleanup efforts have primarily focused on outdoor mold levels, which are dangerous for people with allergies, asthma, or weakened immune systems. While outdoor contamination reached up to 650,000 particles per cubic meter of air, indoor levels were as high as 1.6 million.
Preventive Measures
Understanding the health risks posed by these high contamination levels, Spengler's team created a "mold kit" for residents. This kit includes respirators, gloves, and safety guidelines for remediation. After reviewing the kit, the Red Cross ordered 30,000 units with financial support from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Recognition
Dr. Spengler, an authority on indoor pollution, received the ninth annual Heinz Award for environmental research. His work highlights that indoor pollution can sometimes pose greater health risks than outdoor pollutants.
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