Ambient Air Pollution: Respiratory Hazards to Children.

Authors :: Reigart, J. Routt
Etzel, Ruth A.
Goldman, Lynn R.
Hendrick, Jim G.
Mofenson, Howard C.
Simon, Peter R.
Falk, Henry
Miller, Robert W.
Rogan, Walter
Needleman, Herbert L.
Jackson, Richard J.
Landrigan, Philip
Lipsett, Michael
Source :: Pediatrics. Jun93, Vol. 91 Issue 6, p1210. 4p.
Publication Year :: 1993
Abstract: Discusses the respiratory hazards faced by children due to ambient air pollution. List of the respiratory effects of ozone, an ambient air pollutant; Relationship between outdoor air pollution and adverse respiratory effects in children; Factor that increases children's vulnerability to airborne pollution; Recommendations to pediatricians.