Asthma exacerbation and proximity of residence to major roads: a population-based matched case-control study among the pediatric Medicaid population in Detroit, Michigan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The relationship between asthma and traffic-related pollutants has received considerable attention. The use of individual-level exposure measures, such as residence location or proximity to emission sources, may avoid ecological bias...

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Main Authors: Wahl Robert, Elasaad Huda, Wasilevich Elizabeth, Batterman Stuart, Li Shi, Mukherjee Bhramar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/10/1/34