[Effects of traffic-induced emissions on the pediatric respiratory tract].
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between paediatric pulmonary function and air pollution. For this purpose, 511 primary schoolchildren (mean age 9 years) from areas with different emission data in Austria were submitted to pulmonary function testing every 2 months in the period 1987/1988. Emission data were provided for NO2, SO2, and O3 by permanent measuring stations for the whole of the period under observation. Statistical analysis using the Mantel-Henzel procedure revealed an independent significantly significant effect of NO2 concentration 2 to 6 hours before the function test on the prevalence of obstructive function.
Pulmologisches Zentrum, I. Interne Abteilung, Wien, Osterreich.
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Hesse
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D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001317:Austria; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000209:etiology*; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects; D001335:Vehicle Emissions / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000393:Air Pollutants; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution; D001335:Vehicle Emissions
Wirkungen verkehrsbedingter Immissionen auf kindliche Atemwege.