Mould has become a "national housing crisis" for people living in the dilapidated homes that characterize First Nations reserves across the country, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Victoria.

The research paper in the Journal of Environmental Health suggests that almost half of homes on reserves have enough mould to cause serious respiratory problems and other illnesses, and warns that the problem will only get worse if action isn't taken.

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