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Watershed Pollutants: Risk Assessment and Management of Chemicals and Hazardous Substances Read chapter Read first chapter

2018 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

4. Indoor Environmental Pollution Associated with Floods and Dampness

Authors : Kenichi Azuma, Ikuko Bamba

Published in: Environmental Risk Analysis for Asian-Oriented, Risk-Based Watershed Management

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

In the areas close to watersheds, ambient humidity is likely to be high. Elevated humidity and increased indoor mold growth may occur in homes in such areas. Because of climate change, more frequent and extreme precipitation events may be expected in future, along with increased flooding. Localized torrential downpours can cause serious flooding along rivers and other waterways. This chapter describes the health effects of flooding and the impacts of dampness and mold on residents’ health.

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Metadata
Title
Indoor Environmental Pollution Associated with Floods and Dampness
Authors
Kenichi Azuma
Ikuko Bamba
Copyright Year
2018
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Book
Environmental Risk Analysis for Asian-Oriented, Risk-Based Watershed Management

Print ISBN: 978-981-10-8089-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-10-8090-6

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8090-6_4