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| Author and Title |
von der Hardt, H. (1985) Air pollution and bronchopulmonary disease in children |
| Article in |
Monatsschr Kinderheilkd, 133(1), 2-5. |
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| Energy technology |
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| Issue |
Indoor Air Pollution, Indoor Air Pollution Sources: Smoking/Tabacco Smoke, Children, Mother/Family, Mortality |
| Level |
Research |
| Description |
In recent years air pollution was linked to the croup-syndrome and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). There is no doubt, that the incidence of bronchopulmonary disorders in infancy and childhood is higher than usual in more polluted areas. That has been proven especially for recurrent bronchitis and asthma syndrome. It may be possible, that there is a higher frequency of pseudo-croup in extremely polluted areas. However, there is no certain link between air pollution and SIDS. Indoor pollution, or pollution of the micro-environment, is as important as outdoor pollution regarding bronchopulmonary disease in infants and children. Smoking parents are the most important contribution to indoor pollution. Pediatricians should not only discuss airborn pollution but equally the importance of indoor environmental as having a negative influence on the respiratory system as well. |
This bibliography item comes from the "Broad-search Annotated Bibliography on Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) and Indoor Air Pollution (With Emphasis on Children Under Five in Developing Countries)", December 1998, Prepared by Daniel M. Kammen, Gemini Wahhaj, and Maame Yaa Yiadom, under EHP Activity No. 263-CC (with support of USAID). Used with permission.
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