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Flooding’s Hidden Health Toll Comes Into Focus After Hurricanes
Key Takeaways
- Researchers studied homes affected by Hurricanes Ida and Ian to identify which post-flood conditions were most linked to new respiratory symptoms.
- Roof age, indoor mold spores, and maximum flood depth were the strongest predictors in the analysis.
- Ventilation-related factors such as bathroom exhaust fan airflow and building airtightness also mattered.
- The work suggests post-disaster recovery should include targeted indoor health interventions months after storms.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org