| Main Title |
Impacts of climate change and variability on aeroallergens and their associated effects [electronic resource] / |
| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. National Center for Environmental Assessment. |
| Publisher |
Global Change Research Program, National Center for Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
| Year Published |
2008 |
| Report Number |
EPA 600/R-06-164F |
| Stock Number |
PB2009-102026 |
| OCLC Number |
244483471 |
| Subjects |
Climatic changes--Environmental aspects--Gulf Coast (US) ;
Global warming--Environmental aspects--Gulf Coast (US) ;
Allergens ;
Respiratory allergy
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| Additional Subjects |
Climate change ;
Allergens ;
Air pollution effects(Humans) ;
Pollen ;
Mold ;
Allergies ;
Indoor air pollution ;
Quality of life ;
Economic impacts ;
Surveys ;
Aeroallergens
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EMAD |
EPA/600/R-06/164F |
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Region 6 Library/Dallas,TX |
07/27/2010 |
| NTIS |
PB2009-102026 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
[108] . : digital, PDF file, col. ill. |
| Abstract |
This report presents a survey of the current state of knowledge of the potential impacts of climate change and variability on aeroallergens--pollen, mold, and indoor allergens--in the United States and the allergic diseases associated with them. Allergies are prevalent in the U.S. and impose substantial economic and quality-of-life burdens. A recent nationwide survey reported that 54.6 percent of people in the U.S. test positive for one or more allergens (American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, 1996-2005). |
| Notes |
Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Aug. 27, 2008). "EPA/600/R-06/164F." "August 2008." Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents Notes |
Allergies and allergy-related illnesses are widespread in the U.S. and impose substantial economic and quality of life burdens. Changes in climate, including increased CO2 concentrations, could impact the production, distribution, and dispersion of aeroallergens; allergen content; and the growth and distribution of the weeds, grasses, tress, and mold that produce them. While the literature does not provide definitive data or conclusions on how climate change might impact aeroallergens and subsequently allergenic illnesses, some tentative conclusions can be drawn: Pollen production is likely to increase in many parts of the U.S. with the possible exception of the Southeast; Phenologic advance is likely to occur for numerous species of plants, especially trees; There will likely be changes in the distribution of pollen producing species, including the possibility of extinction in some cases; Intercontinental dispersal is possible, facilitating the introduction of new aeroallergens into the U.S.; and Increases in allergen content of some aeroallergens are possible. |
| Place Published |
Washington, DC |
| Availability Notes |
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| Access Notes |
Mode of access: World Wide Web.; System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
Global Change Research Program (National Center for Environmental Assessment (U.S.)); National Center for Environmental Assessment (U.S.); United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Development.; National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Subcommittee on Global Change Research. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
2008 |
| Category Codes |
55C; 68A; 57J |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A07/MF A07 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Medium |
electronic resource |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| Control Number |
010500640 |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20120619121228 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
CAT |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
03007cam 2200421Ia 45020 |
