High burden of atopy in immigrant families in substandard apartments in Sweden – on the contribution of bad housing to poor health in vulnerable populations
Abstract Background Atopic disorders are a global concern. Studies in migrant populations can illuminate the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Exposures related to bad housing (indoor dampness, mould growth, crowding etc.) are likely to play a role in how socioeconomic inequalities can...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-05-01
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Series: | World Allergy Organization Journal |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40413-018-0188-1 |