08/06/2026
⚠️ Mould in a child’s bedroom could be affecting their health for years to come!
New UK research involving over 2,500 children has found a clear link between damp, mouldy homes and a higher risk of breathing problems and allergies later in childhood.
The study, led by researchers from City St George’s, University of London, Harvard University and Born in Bradford, followed children in from early childhood into later primary school age.
Key findings:
👉 Around 1 in 4 children were living with damp or mould at home
👉 Those exposed were more likely to develop wheeze and respiratory symptoms
👉 If mould was in the child’s bedroom, the risk of later developing hay fever was almost doubled
Researchers say the place a child sleeps matters and that damp and mould can have lasting health impacts.
The study also highlights a growing inequality: families under financial pressure are far more likely to be living in poorer-quality, damp housing.
Experts, including those involved in Awaab’s Law, say urgent action is needed to make sure landlords and housing providers fix damp and mould quickly, especially where children are affected.
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals, we see how children’s health is shaped not just in hospitals, but in homes too.
