Is it okay for children to be in a house with a freshly plastered wall that hasn't dried yet?

Patient's question:

The house with a cement wall hasn't dried out much, and the child lives outside. What harm could this do to their health? About the past treatment and its effects: didn't care about what kind of assistance. I hope the doctor can help me solve my worried problem.

Doctor's answer:

The main interference in decoration is the fear of formaldehyde hazards. Formaldehyde hazards can primarily lead to allergenic effects, irritant effects, and genotoxic effects, causing very adverse effects on the human body. Formaldehyde is colorless and odorless, but the absence of smell does not mean there is no formaldehyde. Moreover, formaldehyde is released slowly, and the release process generally takes about 15 years to be completely released. It is recommended to keep windows open for ventilation for at least six months after decoration before moving in.

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