Formaldehyde-related health complaints of residents living in mobile and conventional homes

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Am. J. Public Health; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.77.3.323· OSTI ID:6699224

Ritchie, I M; Lehnen, R G

This paper explores the dose-response relation between formaldehyde (HCHO) concentration and reported health complaints (eye irritation, nose/throat irritation, headaches and skin rash) of nearly 2000 residents living in 397 mobile and 494 conventional homes. The study analyzes the effects of HCHO concentration, age and sex of respondent, and smoking behavior on each of the four health effects. The results demonstrate a positive dose-response relation between HCHO concentration and reported health complaints, with reported health complaints demonstrated at HCHO concentrations of 0.1 ppm and above. Concentrations of 0.4 ppm in manufactured homes as targeted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), may not be adequate to protect occupants from discomfort and from acute effects of HCHO exposure.

• Research Organization: Indiana Univ., Indianapolis
• OSTI ID: 6699224
• Journal Information: Am. J. Public Health; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Public Health; (United States) Vol. 3; ISSN AJHEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AIR POLLUTION
ALDEHYDES
BUILDINGS
DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE
ERYTHEMA
FORMALDEHYDE
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
HOUSES
HUMAN POPULATIONS
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION
POPULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SYMPTOMS