A prospective cohort study on ambient air pollution and respiratory morbidities including childhood asthma in adolescents from the western Cape Province: study protocol

A prospective cohort study on ambient air pollution and respiratory morbidities including childhood asthma in adolescents from the western Cape Province: study protocol

Abstract Background There is evidence from existing literature that ambient air pollutant exposure in early childhood likely plays an important role in asthma exacerbation and other respiratory symptoms, with greater effect among asthmatic children. However, there is inconclusive evidence on the rol...

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Main Authors: Toyib Olaniyan, Mohamed Jeebhay, Martin Röösli, Rajen Naidoo, Roslynn Baatjies, Nino Künzil, Ming Tsai, Mark Davey, Kees de Hoogh, Dilys Berman, Bhawoodien Parker, Joy Leaner, Mohamed Aqiel Dalvie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Ambient air pollution
Environmental pollution
Outdoor air pollution
Traffic-related pollutants
Pollens
Childhood asthma
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4726-5

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