title: The paradox of an energy-efficient home: is it good or bad for health?
abstract: This article highlights changes to the indoor environment that arise following the introduction of energy efficiency measures in houses. It compares these changes with the indoor environment in unimproved houses and discusses the varying effects of each on health. The article argues that householders need to adapt their lifestyles and house management methods to their new indoor environment. It discusses a range of ways in which health professionals can help.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health and Social Work, University of Plymouth.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: Susan Ann
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Eick
mesh_terms: D000391:Air Microbiology; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000032:analysis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D000818:Animals; D039741:Antigens, Dermatophagoides / Q000276:immunology; D003246:Conservation of Energy Resources; D003252:Construction Materials; D004391:Dust; D004780:Environment, Controlled; D006798:Housing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D008925:Mites / Q000276:immunology; D013696:Temperature; D014691:Ventilation
chemical_list: D039741:Antigens, Dermatophagoides; D004391:Dust