title: Poor air quality in homes of Medicare recipients with diabetes.
abstract: Poor air quality has been associated with chronic illness such as diabetes. This can be of particular importance for older adults with diabetes and other chronic conditions who spend most of their time indoors. The purpose of this study was to assess home air quality and residents' awareness and concerns about air quality in rural underserved areas of upstate New York. Implications for home care clinicians are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Philip C. Morin, MS, is a Project Manager, Department of Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York. Paula F. Rosenbaum, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York. Jerrold L. Abraham, MD, is a Professor, Department of Pathology, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York. Ruth S. Weinstock, MD, PhD, is a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York.
authors.forename: Philip C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Morin
authors.forename: Paula F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Rosenbaum
authors.forename: Jerrold L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Abraham
authors.forename: Ruth S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Weinstock
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D006278:Medicare; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009518:New York; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012424:Rural Population; D015996:Survival Rate; D014481:United States