TABLE 5.

Comparison of mean FERMI values for LUKAS2 homes in which observations of visible mold or more generally moisture damage were made in the living room, the child's main living areas, or the whole house^a

Area in home	Visible mold and FERMI				Moisture damage and FERMI
	Detection	No. of homes	FERMIb	P value	Detection	No. of homes	FERMIb	P value
Living room	No	141	5.33		None	128	4.98
	Yes	3	15.20	0.007	Minor	12	11.10
					Major	4	6.53	0.01
Child's main living area	No	134	4.92		None	102	4.85
	Yes	10	13.69	<0.0001	Minor	31	6.30
					Major	11	9.70	0.04
Whole house	No	100	4.51		Class 0/1	60	3.81
	Yes	44	7.85	0.003	Class 2	50	5.91
					Class ≥3	34	8.02	0.007

^aDifferences in the mean FERMI values were evaluated by using a t test or one-way ANOVA.

^bMean FERMI value.