A survey of formaldehyde concentrations and health effects in mobile homes

Conference · · Archives of Environmental Health; (United States)

OSTI ID:5807221

Liu, K S; Huang, F Y; Hayward, S B; Sexton, K; Wesolowski, J

In 1984-1985, the California Indoor Air Quality Program undertook a state-wide survey of formaldehyde concentrations and health effects in mobile homes. Week-long integrated formaldehyde concentrations were measured using passive samplers in summer and winter while the residents carried out their normal activities. Information on demographic variables, smoking behavior, time spent at home, chronic respiratory/allergy illnesses, and acute health problems were obtained for more than 1,000 individuals during the sampling periods. Formaldehyde concentrations measured from under the limit of detection (0.01 ppm) to 0.46 ppm. Formaldehyde exposure was estimated for each individual by multiplying the concentration measured in his/her home and the time he/she spent at home. Health effects were found to be significantly associated with formaldehyde exposure after the effects of age, sex, smoking status, and chronic conditions were controlled using a logistic regression procedure.

• OSTI ID: 5807221
• Report Number(s): CONF-9008208--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Archives of Environmental Health; (United States) Journal Volume: 46:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

560300* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AIR POLLUTION MONITORING
ALDEHYDES
BUILDINGS
CHRONIC EXPOSURE
DISEASES
EPIDEMIOLOGY
FORMALDEHYDE
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
MOBILE HOMES
MONITORING
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES