
68 Environmental Health: Indoor Exposures, Assessments and Interventions
TABLE 1 Characteristics of Homes with Bed and Family Room Dust Samples [n (%)].
Category Characteristic Homes with family
room sample (n = 354)
Homes with bed dust sample (n = 294)
Dampness Report of water damage in home or visible mold/mildew in room
sampled (water/mold index)
112 (31.7) 88 (29.9)
Humidifier use in room sampled 16 (4.5) 89 (30.4)
Dehumidifier use in room sampled 13 (3.7) 1 (0.3)
Central air 103 (29.2) 78 (26.5)
Living in an apartment 16 (4.5) 14 (4.8)
Pets Currently owns a dog 76 (21.5) 70 (23.8)
Currently owns a cat 76 (21.5) 67 (22.8)
Pests Any mouse sightings ...