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Health benefits of green public housing: Associations with asthma morbidity and building-related symptoms

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  • Colton, M.D.
  • Laurent, J.G.C.
  • MacNaughton, P.
  • Kane, J.
  • Bennett-Fripp, M.
  • Spengler, J.
  • Adamkiewicz, G.

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Objectives. We examined associations of several health outcomes with green and conventional low-income housing, where the prevalence of morbidities and environmental pollutants is elevated. Methods. We used questionnaires and a visual inspection to compare sick building syndrome (SBS) symptoms and asthma-related morbidity among residents in multifamily units in Boston, Massachusetts, between March 2012 and May 2013. Follow-up was approximately 1 year later. Results. Adults living in green units reported 1.35 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.66, 2.05) fewer SBS symptoms than those living in conventional (control) homes (P

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  • Colton, M.D. & Laurent, J.G.C. & MacNaughton, P. & Kane, J. & Bennett-Fripp, M. & Spengler, J. & Adamkiewicz, G., 2015. "Health benefits of green public housing: Associations with asthma morbidity and building-related symptoms," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(12), pages 2482-2489.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2015.302793_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302793
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