Traffic-related air pollution and otitis media.

  • M. Brauer
  • , U. Gehring
  • , B. Brunekreef
  • , J.C. de Jongste
  • , J. Gerritsen
  • , M.M. Rovers
  • , E.H. Wichmann
  • , A.H. Wijga
  • , J. Heinrich

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    Abstract

    BACKGROUND: Otitis media is one of the most common infections in young children. Although exposure to environmental tobacco smoke is a known risk factor associated with otitis media, little information is available regarding the potential association with air pollution. OBJECTIVE: We set out to study the relationship between exposure to traffic-related air pollution and otitis media in two birth cohorts. METHODS: Individual estimates of outdoor concentrations of traffic-related air pollutants-nitrogen dioxide, fine particles [particulate matter with aerodynamic diameters
    Original languageUndefined/Unknown
    Pages (from-to)1414-1418
    Number of pages4
    JournalEnvironmental Health Perspectives
    Volume114
    Issue number9
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

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