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Plastic wall materials in the home and respiratory health in young children

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  • Jaakkola, J.J.K.
  • Verkasalo, P.K.
  • Jaakkola, N.

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Objectives. The relation between the presence of plastic wall materials in the home and respiratory health in children was assessed. Methods. This population-based cross-sectional study involved 2568 Finnish children aged 1 to 7 years. Results. In logistic regression models, lower respiratory tract symptoms - persistent wheezing (adjusted odds ratio [OR]=3.42, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.13, 10.36), cough (OR=2.41, 95% CI=1.04, 5.63), and phlegm (OR=2.76, 95% CI=1.03, 7.41) - were strongly related to the presence of plastic wall materials, whereas upper respiratory symptoms were not. The risk of asthma (OR=1.52, 95% CI=0.35, 6.71) and pneumonia (OR=1.81, 95% CI=0.62, 5.29) was also increased in children exposed to such materials. Conclusions. Emissions from plastic materials indoors may have adverse effects on the lower respiratory tracts of small children.

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  • Jaakkola, J.J.K. & Verkasalo, P.K. & Jaakkola, N., 2000. "Plastic wall materials in the home and respiratory health in young children," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 90(5), pages 797-799.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2000:90:5:797-799_1
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