Risk factors for asthma and cough among Hispanic children in the southwestern United States of America, 2003-2004 Factores de riesgo de asma y tos en niños hispanos en el suroeste de los Estados Unidos de América, 2003-2004

Risk factors for asthma and cough among Hispanic children in the southwestern United States of America, 2003-2004 Factores de riesgo de asma y tos en niños hispanos en el suroeste de los Estados Unidos de América, 2003-2004

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the impact of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure and mother's place of birth (Mexico vs. United States of America) on the prevalence of asthma and dry nighttime cough among children 2-12 years old residing in the southwestern United States. METHODS: Data were...

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Main Authors: Melissa Gonzales, Lorraine H. Malcoe, Orrin B. Myers, Judith Espinoza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pan American Health Organization 2007-05-01
Series:Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
Subjects:
Asma
niño
tos
hispanoamericanos
contaminación por humo de tabaco
Estados Unidos
Asthma
child
child, preschool
cough
Hispanic American
tobacco smoke pollution
United States
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