Indoor air pollution
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Indoor environmental health is now recognized as an important factor in preventing respiratory health problems in the United States. It is also a concern in Canada due to the amount of time that Canadians spend indoors because of cold... more
Exposure to arsenic (As) via residential soil and dust is a global concern, in regions affected by mining or with elevated concentrations present in underlying geology. Cornwall in south west England is one such area. Residential soil (n... more
Cockroach infestations have been indicated as a major contributor to asthma throughout the world. Several studies have shown that large numbers of asthmatic patients are sensitized to cockroach allergens. Eliminating this pest from homes,... more
Das Auftreten von unangenehmen oder unbekannten Gerüchen in Innenräumen wird von den Nutzern oftmals mit der Besorgnis einer Gesundheitsgefährdung assoziiert. Daher können Gerüche aufgrund der ausgelösten Stressreaktion auch ohne... more
Objective. Parental atopy and environmental exposures are recognized risk factors for childhood asthma. However, the relative contributions of specific risk factors and the overall contributions of indoor and outdoor exposures remain... more