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    Exposures to Organic Pollutants and Respiratory Illnesses in Adults and Children

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    Rumchev, Krassi
    Spickett, Jeffery
    Graham, J.
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Book Chapter
    
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    Rumchev, Krassi and Spickett, Jeffery and Graham, Janelle. 2013. Exposures to Organic Pollutants and Respiratory Illnesses in Adults and Children, in Carpenter, David O. (ed), Effects of Persistent and Bioactive Organic Pollutants on Human Health. pp. 384-399. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley.
    Source Title
    Effects of Persistent and Bioactive Organic Pollutants on Human Health
    DOI
    10.1002/9781118679654.ch14
    ISBN
    9781118159262
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/11827
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: During the last decades, concern has increased about adverse health effects resulting from exposure to indoor organic pollutants. As a class of contaminants, organic air pollutants indoors are extremely diverse and the range of its sources is extensive, including building materials and household and personal products. There have been numerous reports of increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms, including asthma among adults and children, due to elevated indoor concentrations of organic pollutants.Objectives: In this chapter we conducted a review of the current literature with the aim of providing additional insights into the association between organic pollutants and respiratory health among adults and children.Discussion: It is concluded that indoor air pollution, in particular, organic contaminants, may pose a significant risk for our respiratory health, and the potential health impacts of building design may require greater recognition and further research.Conclusion: Exposure to organic chemical pollutants is likely to continue with newer compounds being introduced. Therefore, an approach to risk management must respond in a timely and effective manner.

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