The modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP) in the relationship between exposure to NO<sub>2 </sub>and respiratory health

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many Canadian population health studies, including those focusing on the relationship between exposure to air pollution and health, have operationalized neighbourhoods at the census tract scale. At the same time, the conceptualizatio...

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Main Authors: Parenteau Marie-Pierre, Sawada Michael C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/10/1/58