Epidemiological study of respiratory responses to indoor/outdoor air quality

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Environment International; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0160-4120(89)90067-6· OSTI ID:6646364

Quackenboss, J J; Lebowitz, M D ^[1]; Hayes, C ^[2]

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1. Univ. of Arizona, Tucson (USA)
2. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, SC (USA)

Exposures to outdoor-type pollutants have been linked to indoor sources and exposures to indoor-specific pollutants also occur. The recognition of indoor air quality as a major component of total human exposure to air pollutants has raised serious questions about the adequacy of exposure assessment in previous air pollution health effects studies. Not only do outdoor pollutants penetrate indoors in the workplace or school and in the home, but these locations may also contain sources of air pollutants (i.e., nitrogen dioxide, suspended particulate matter, and formaldehyde). Thus, a study has been designed to evaluate respiratory responses to pollutant exposures from indoor and out door sources. Evaluation of interactions of measured pollutant exposures from indoor and outdoor sources. Evaluation of interactions of measured pollutants and their effects on health is designed to be a major component of this study.

• OSTI ID: 6646364
• Journal Information: Environment International; (USA), Journal Name: Environment International; (USA) Vol. 15:1-6; ISSN 0160-4120; ISSN ENVID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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