March 1986 PMID 3709462

Indirect health effects of relative humidity in indoor environments.

A V Arundel, E M Sterling, J H Biggin, T D Sterling

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Peak: 5 in Apr 2020
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What people are saying

The posts collectively show strong support and recognition of the research, with references to historical scientific evidence and practical implications, such as controlling indoor humidity between 40-70% to prevent airborne infections, using phrases like 'scientific evidence from 1986' and 'humidity as a two-edge sword' to emphasize the relevance and impact of the findings.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the article's findings, referencing classical studies like those from 1986 and emphasizing the importance of maintaining specific humidity ranges to control airborne pathogens.

InterestModerate interest

While many posts express interest in the health implications of humidity, some show only moderate curiosity or briefly mention scientific evidence without deep exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments include references to scientific studies, data, and applications, demonstrating active engagement, though some are more superficial or rely on retweets, indicating moderate interaction levels.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight a recognition of the significance of indoor humidity control for health and disease prevention, suggesting that the information influences health practices and awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • Relative humidity (RH) between 40-70% helps reduce the survival of airborne bacteria and viruses, potentially lowering the risk of infections and allergies indoors.
  • Maintaining indoor RH levels between 40-60% can minimize the population of allergenic mites and fungi, which thrive at higher humidity levels.
  • To improve indoor air quality and health, it is recommended to control RH within this range, especially using evaporative or steam humidifiers, while avoiding cool mist humidifiers that can spread allergens.]

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Miguel Ángel Campano
@MA_Campano · X

@javichu73 @ArturoS63455739 @jljcolorado @Co2Covid @aireamos @PabloFuente Y no solo por virus... El control de la humedad relativa es muy necesario por otros múltiples motivos https://t.co/4sxj5yMv3Y https://t.co/k5lk687muI

Nov 6, 2021 · 22 likes · 5 shares · 2,938 followers View post →
Miguel Ángel Campano
@MA_Campano · X

@jljcolorado @norabar @LANACION Esto concuerda con los estudios clásicos sobre el impacto de la humedad relativa en los patógenos, que dictaban que un valor intermedio (40-60%) era lo más adecuado para la mayoría de ellos (especialmente, virus, con minimización del 50 al 70% de HR) https://t.co/XTkkFQPF3a https://t.co/x9GZF7BGGi

May 9, 2021 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 2,938 followers View post →
Arturo Sanchez-Lorenzo
@ArturoS63455739 · X

2/n Estudios similares existen en la literatura, existiendo ya un trabajo de revisión en 1986 (https://t.co/6aJpmtuwx0) donde se propone como óptimo un rango intemedio de RH. Gracias a @MA_Campano por la versión en color de la figura de este estudio. https://t.co/KfGzbRCrES https://t.co/97NCO37p3a

Jan 15, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,471 followers View post →
ClayworksClayPlaster
@UKClayworks · X

By keeping relative humidity between 40% and 70% research has shown that the likelihood for airborne infectious bacteria and virus to survive is the lowest. Arundel 1986. #materialsmatter https://t.co/K0BXVRDze0 https://t.co/NdRWQINaKo

Apr 28, 2020 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 2,103 followers View post →
Eric Albers
@ericalbers.bsky.social · Bluesky

Sterling Chart 1986 Indirect health effects of relative humidity in indoor environments.

Jan 5, 2025 · 5 likes · 3 shares View post →
Reality Check Marker
@RealCheckMarker · X

@Debs_Kropotkin @trendless @zhang_yueting In the context of aerosolized particles and viability of infectious transmission, too much humidity allows longer life of airborne pathogen and too little humidity offers longer suspension of airborne particles. Here’s scientific evidence FROM 1986!!! https://t.co/dvRJ3TZMbC

Nov 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 5,363 followers View post →

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Eric Albers
@ericalbers.bsky.social · Bluesky

Indirect health effects of relative humidity in indoor environments.

Mar 15, 2025 View post →
Eric Albers
@ericalbers.bsky.social · Bluesky

Indirect health effects of relative humidity in indoor environments. When I first discovered how unpredictable humidity can be, I realized how much time and energy it took to constantly anticipate changes. This realization inspired me to develop the Risk Profile Forecast. info: aerosolen.com

Jan 18, 2025 View post →
Eric Albers
@rmaanden · X

RT @aerosolen: Sterling Chart 1986 Indirect health effects of relative humidity in indoor environments. https://t.co/llLywB6Qw8

Jan 6, 2025 · 1 share · 893 followers View post →
Eric Albers
@ericalbers.bsky.social · Bluesky

Sterling Chart 1986 Indirect health effects of relative humidity in indoor environments.

Jan 5, 2025 · 5 likes · 3 shares View post →
Eric Albers
@rmaanden · X

Sterling Chart 1986 Indirect health effects of relative humidity in indoor environments. https://t.co/llLywB6Qw8

Jan 5, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 893 followers View post →
Reality Check Marker
@RealCheckMarker · X

@Debs_Kropotkin @trendless @zhang_yueting In the context of aerosolized particles and viability of infectious transmission, too much humidity allows longer life of airborne pathogen and too little humidity offers longer suspension of airborne particles. Here’s scientific evidence FROM 1986!!! https://t.co/dvRJ3TZMbC

Nov 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 5,363 followers View post →
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@Piacuto · X

RT @ArturoS63455739: 2/n Estudios similares existen en la literatura, existiendo ya un trabajo de revisión en 1986 (https://t.co/6aJpmtuwx0…

Jan 15, 2022 · 1 share · 953 followers View post →
Arturo Sanchez-Lorenzo
@ArturoS63455739 · X

2/n Estudios similares existen en la literatura, existiendo ya un trabajo de revisión en 1986 (https://t.co/6aJpmtuwx0) donde se propone como óptimo un rango intemedio de RH. Gracias a @MA_Campano por la versión en color de la figura de este estudio. https://t.co/KfGzbRCrES https://t.co/97NCO37p3a

Jan 15, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,471 followers View post →
HealthyBuilds
@HealthyBuilds · X

Humidity is a two-edge sword. Too much and you have fungal growth problems. Humidity set at 40 -50% range curbs secondary infection. https://t.co/iqo6M6awzu https://t.co/AvIEC6ovtQ

Dec 29, 2021 · 1 like · 200 followers View post →
Misaki
@drewanet · X

RT @MA_Campano: @javichu73 @ArturoS63455739 @jljcolorado @Co2Covid @aireamos @PabloFuente Y no solo por virus... El control de la humedad r…

Nov 6, 2021 · 5 shares · 178 followers View post →
CovidCO2
@Co2Covid · X

RT @MA_Campano: @javichu73 @ArturoS63455739 @jljcolorado @Co2Covid @aireamos @PabloFuente Y no solo por virus... El control de la humedad r…

Nov 6, 2021 · 5 shares · 3,531 followers View post →
otramiradaserie
@otraMiradaSerie · X

RT @MA_Campano: @javichu73 @ArturoS63455739 @jljcolorado @Co2Covid @aireamos @PabloFuente Y no solo por virus... El control de la humedad r…

Nov 6, 2021 · 5 shares · 260 followers View post →
Miguel Ángel Campano
@MA_Campano · X

@javichu73 @ArturoS63455739 @jljcolorado @Co2Covid @aireamos @PabloFuente Y no solo por virus... El control de la humedad relativa es muy necesario por otros múltiples motivos https://t.co/4sxj5yMv3Y https://t.co/k5lk687muI

Nov 6, 2021 · 22 likes · 5 shares · 2,938 followers View post →
Antonio J Vallecillo, PhD
@Vallecillo_AJ · X

RT @MA_Campano: @jljcolorado @norabar @LANACION Esto concuerda con los estudios clásicos sobre el impacto de la humedad relativa en los pat…

May 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 531 followers View post →
Eirene.mar
@looneytunes03 · X

RT @MA_Campano: @jljcolorado @norabar @LANACION Esto concuerda con los estudios clásicos sobre el impacto de la humedad relativa en los pat…

May 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,299 followers View post →
maty || @
@nauscopio · X

RT @MA_Campano: @jljcolorado @norabar @LANACION Esto concuerda con los estudios clásicos sobre el impacto de la humedad relativa en los pat…

May 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 2,537 followers View post →
Metzery
@metzeryvegazamo · X

RT @MA_Campano: @jljcolorado @norabar @LANACION Esto concuerda con los estudios clásicos sobre el impacto de la humedad relativa en los pat…

May 9, 2021 · 3 shares · 106 followers View post →
Miguel Ángel Campano
@MA_Campano · X

@jljcolorado @norabar @LANACION Esto concuerda con los estudios clásicos sobre el impacto de la humedad relativa en los patógenos, que dictaban que un valor intermedio (40-60%) era lo más adecuado para la mayoría de ellos (especialmente, virus, con minimización del 50 al 70% de HR) https://t.co/XTkkFQPF3a https://t.co/x9GZF7BGGi

May 9, 2021 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 2,938 followers View post →
Neil Swift
@NeilGSwift · X

RT @UKClayworks: By keeping relative humidity between 40% and 70% research has shown that the likelihood for airborne infectious bacteria a…

Apr 29, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,220 followers View post →
timsharpe
@timsharpe · X

RT @UKClayworks: By keeping relative humidity between 40% and 70% research has shown that the likelihood for airborne infectious bacteria a…

Apr 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 195 followers View post →
lamabuild
@lamabuild · X

RT @UKClayworks: By keeping relative humidity between 40% and 70% research has shown that the likelihood for airborne infectious bacteria a…

Apr 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,302 followers View post →
ClayworksClayPlaster
@UKClayworks · X

By keeping relative humidity between 40% and 70% research has shown that the likelihood for airborne infectious bacteria and virus to survive is the lowest. Arundel 1986. #materialsmatter https://t.co/K0BXVRDze0 https://t.co/NdRWQINaKo

Apr 28, 2020 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 2,103 followers View post →
ClayworksClayPlaster
@UKClayworks · X

@stevemouzon May we add to the list natural materials such as clay. Breathable materials help to maintain humidity at levels at which airbourne infectious bacteria and virus are least likely to survive. https://t.co/K0BXVRDze0

Apr 11, 2020 · 1 like · 2,103 followers View post →
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