Main Title |
The University of Akron study on air pollution and human health effects : I. methodology, baseline data, and aerometrics / |
Author |
Mostardi, Richard A. ;
Ely, Daniel L. ;
Woebkenberg, Nancy R. ;
Richardson, Barry ;
Jarrett, Marcia T.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Akron Univ., OH.;Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Health Effects Research Laboratory, |
Year Published |
1981 |
Report Number |
PB82-247172; EPA-600/J-82-019; EPA-R-804256 |
Stock Number |
PB82-247172 |
OCLC Number |
758900881 |
Subjects |
Air--Pollution--Ohio--Physiological effect ;
Air--Pollution--Ohio--Akron--Physiological effect
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Additional Subjects |
Sulfur dioxide ;
Nitrogen dioxide ;
Respiratory diseases ;
Air pollution ;
Humans ;
Children ;
Identifying ;
Reprints ;
Air pollution effects(Humans) ;
Monitoring ;
Baseline measurements
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELCD |
EPA 600-J-82-019 |
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NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI |
10/31/2011 |
NTIS |
PB82-247172 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
pp. 243-249 : ill., charts ; 28 cm. |
Abstract |
This study determined the health effects of ambient air pollutants in two grade school populations in Akron, Ohio. One school is adjacent to industry and has elevated levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and moderate levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), while the other school is 4 km east and unpolluted. This study was designed in this manner for two purposes: (1) to identify and monitor ambient levels of air pollutants in an area proximal to the grade school so that the levels could be accurately assessed, and (2) to determine baseline pulmonary function values and questionnaire responses from the parents indicating any acute and/or chronic respiratory problem in the child. Ninety-five percent of the children enrolled in this study lived within 2 km of the schools and aerometric stations, thus providing for careful control in the study region. |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 249). Originally published in Archives of Environmental Health, Vol. 36, No. 5. "September/October 1981." "PB82-247172." "EPA-600/J-82-019." |
Contents Notes |
This study determined the health effects of ambient air pollutants in two grade school populations in Akron, Ohio. One school is adjacent to industry and has elevated levels of sulfur dioxide (SOb2s) and moderate levels of nitrogen dioxide (NOb2s), while the other school is 4 km east and unpolluted. This study was designed in this manner for two purposes: (1) to identify and monitor ambient levels of air pollutants in an area proximal to the grade school so that the levels could be accurately assessed, and (2) to determine baseline pulmonary function values and questionnaire responses from the parents indicating any acute and/or chronic respiratory problem in the child. Ninety-five percent of the children enrolled in this study lived within 2 km of the schools and aerometric stations, thus providing careful control in the study region. |