Newly Described Contaminant Sources In Katrina-flooded Homes Pose Health Risks

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:15 in Health & Medicine

Post-Katrina flooded homes may contain harmful levels of contaminants in addition to sediment deposits. Indoor gases, mold films, and aerosols may also have exposed residents, first responders and demolition crews to dangerous contaminant levels without the need for direct skin contact.

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