Association between the First Occurrence of Asthma and Residential Greenness in Children and Teenagers in Taiwan

Green spaces have benefits but may also increase the risk of allergic disease. This study examined the association between the first occurrence of asthma and greenness exposure in children and teenagers. We conducted a 1:1 matched case-control study matched by sex, age, and the first diagnosis year...

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Main Authors: Chia-Jung Hsieh, Pei-Ying Yu, Chun-Ju Tai, Rong-Hwa Jan, Tzai-Hung Wen, Shyang-Woei Lin, Chun-Chieh Tseng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/12/2076