Respiratory symptoms in children living near busy roads and their relationship to vehicular traffic: results of an Italian multicenter study (SIDRIA 2)

Respiratory symptoms in children living near busy roads and their relationship to vehicular traffic: results of an Italian multicenter study (SIDRIA 2)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Epidemiological studies have provided evidence that exposure to vehicular traffic increases the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and may exacerbate pre-existing asthma in children. Self-reported exposure to road traffic has been qu...

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Main Authors: Dell'Orco Valerio, Chellini Elisabetta, Cadum Ennio, Bugiani Massimiliano, Bisanti Luigi, Biggeri Annibale, Armenio Lucio, Calabrese Roberto, Forastiere Francesco, Pearce Neil, Galassi Claudia, Berti Giovanna, Migliore Enrica, Giannella Gabriele, Sestini Piersante, Corbo Giuseppe, Pistelli Riccardo, Viegi Giovanni, Ciccone Giovannino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/8/1/27

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