How to describe indoor environment in epidemiological study dealing with respiratory diseases ?

Clarisse B., Seta N., El Hasnaoui A., Terrioux P., Momas I.
health, indoor climate, questionnaire, respiratory illness
Year:
2002
Bibliographic info:
Revue d'épidémiologie et de santé publique, April 2002, Vol 50-2 pp 179-200

This paper is a sum up of 32 epidemiological studies (mainly concerning children) having a link between indoor pollutions and respiratory diseases. Data issued from questionnaires and data from environmental measurements from these studies are compared and analysed.
Associations between different characteristics of the dwellings and respiratory symptoms are found. On the other hand, for factors like sociodemographic environment, heating and cooking installations, the impact on respiratory health is inconstant.
Validated questionnaires to evaluate indoor environment are necessary.

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