A case-crossover analysis of traffic-related air pollution and emergency department presentations for asthma in Perth

To determine whether changes in 24-hour average background ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO) and particulates < 10 μm (PM₁₀) increase the

Authors:
Pereira G, Cook A, De Vos AJ, Holman CD.

Authors notes:
Med J Aust. 2010 Nov 1;193(9):511-4.

Keywords:
case-crossover analysis, traffic-related air pollution, emergency department presentations, asthma, Perth

Abstract:
To determine whether changes in 24-hour average background ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO) and particulates< 10 μm (PM₁₀) increase the risk of hospital emergency department (ED) presentations for asthma among children.