Effects of Traffic-Related Outdoor Air Pollution on Respiratory Illness and Mortality in Children, Taking Into Account Indoor Air Pollution, in Indonesia

• DOI: 10.1097/jom.0b013e3181d44e3f
• Publication Date: 2010-03-05T06:48:34Z
• Authors: Saori Kashima; Takashi Yorifuji; Toshihide Tsuda; Juliani Ibrahim; Hiroyuki Doi
• Keywords: Odds

To evaluate the effects of outdoor air pollution, taking into account indoor in Indonesia.The subjects were 15,242 children from 2002 to 2003 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey. The odds ratios their confidence intervals for adverse health estimated.Proximity increased prevalence acute respiratory infection both urban rural areas after adjusting pollution. In areas, upper by 1.012 (95% intervals: 1.005 1.019) per 2 km proximity a major road. Adjusted tended be higher high pollution group.Exposure traffic-related would increase Furthermore, could exacerbate