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Main Title Epidemiology of chronic respiratory disease : a literature review : prepared for Office of Research and Development, Environmental protection Agency /
Author Higgins, I. T. T.
CORP Author Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor. Dept. of Epidemiology.;National Environmental Research Center, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Human Studies Lab.
Publisher Human Studies Laboratory, National Environmental Research Center,
Year Published 1974
Report Number EPA/650-1-74-007; PH-86-68-142
Stock Number PB-237 375
OCLC Number 02632764
Subjects Respiratory organs--Diseases--Statistics--Epidemiology
Additional Subjects Epidemiology ; Respiratory diseases ; Reviews ; Asthma ; Bronchitis ; Emphysema ; Etiology ; Diagnosis ; Dust ; Industrial atmospheres ; Demography ; Chronic diseases ; Air pollution effects(Humans) ; Cigarette smoking
Internet Access
Description Access URL
https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=9100QCQ8.PDF
Holdings
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EJBD  EPA 650-1-74-007 Headquarters Library/Washington,DC 02/06/2017
EKBD  EPA-650/1-74-007 Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC 02/13/2019
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 650-1-74-007 Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ELBD  EPA 650-1-74-007 AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 09/22/2006
ERAD  EPA 650/1-74-007 Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA 03/18/2013
NTIS  PB-237 375 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation ix, 129 pages ; 26 cm.
Abstract
The review focuses on three disorders--asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Particular emphasis is directed toward the latter two maladies. Chronic lung diseases either cause or contribute to an increasing number of deaths throughout the world. Practical measures for identifying persons who have chronic respiratory disease, particularly through the use of standardized questionnaires, are described. The review cites studies from several countries that explore the distribution and the etiology of chronic respiratory disease, including the effects of air pollution. Most studies have confirmed the initial observation that the most important factor in the natural history of chronic respiratory disease is smoking, particularly cigarette smoking. Occupational exposure is also important, with workers in dusty occupations evidencing an excess of chronic respiratory disease.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references. "EPA/650-1-74-007." "August 1974."
Contents Notes
Distribution of chronic respiratory disease -- Methodology for epidemiological studies of chronic respiratory disease.