Asian Dust and Pediatric Emergency Department Visits Due to Bronchial Asthma and Respiratory Diseases in Nagasaki, Japan

Background: The adverse health effects of Asian dust (AD) on the respiratory system of children are unclear. We hypothesized that AD events may lead to increased visits by children to emergency medical centers due to bronchial asthma and respiratory diseases, including bronchial asthma. Methods:...

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Main Author: Takahiro Nakamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Epidemiological Association 2016-11-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/26/11/26_JE20150309/_pdf