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