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Effect of Outdoor Air Pollution (OAP) on Pediatric Asthma Outcomes in Pittsburgh
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of childhood asthma and its rate of control among Pittsburgh schoolchildren residing near point sources of OAP. Demographics and socioeconomic status were collected by survey, BMI was calculated, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) was assessed...
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Published in: | Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2018-02, Vol.141 (2), p.AB194-AB194 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of childhood asthma and its rate of control among Pittsburgh schoolchildren residing near point sources of OAP. Demographics and socioeconomic status were collected by survey, BMI was calculated, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) was assessed by salivary cotinine levels, and OAP was assessed by mobile platform monitoring. |
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ISSN: | 0091-6749 1097-6825 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jaci.2017.12.616 |