Association of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis with exposure to indoor air pollution: a case control study

Association of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis with exposure to indoor air pollution: a case control study

Abstract Background Crude measures of exposure to indicate indoor air pollution have been associated with the increased risk for acquiring tuberculosis. Our study aimed to determine an association between childhood pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and exposure to indoor air pollution (IAP), based on cru...

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Main Authors: Nkosana Jafta, Prakash M. Jeena, Lars Barregard, Rajen N. Naidoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Indoor air pollution
Childhood tuberculosis
Dampness
Secondhand smoke
Exposure assessment
Risk factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6604-9

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