Respiratory health effects of industrial air pollution on children in North Lebanon
Kobrossi, R., Nuwayhid, I., Sibai, A.M., El-Fadel, M. and Khogali, M. (2002) Respiratory health effects of industrial air pollution on children in North Lebanon. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 12, (3), 205-220. (doi:10.1080/09603/202/000000970).
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This study assesses the association between the proximity of residence to cement and fertilizer plants in industrialized districts and respiratory health complaints among children (5-15 years old) in Northern Lebanon. A multi-stage random sample of households was selected from two exposed districts and a third non-industrialized. One child was randomly selected from each household for a total of 486 children. Living within 0-3 km of industries, as compared to living farther away (4-7 km), was associated with a statistically significant increase in the risk for cough with colds (adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 3.40), phlegm with colds (OR = 2.14), yearly episodes of cough and phlegm (OR = 4.63), yearly chest colds (OR = 4.12), and wheezing (OR = 2.23). When compared to living in the non-industrialized district, children living within 0-3 km of industries showed a significantly higher risk for yearly chest colds (OR = 2.30). However, living in the 4-7 km region of industries was associated with a lower risk of respiratory complaints, as compared to living in the comparison area. This was attributed to higher altitudes and different meteorological characteristics. A higher risk of respiratory problems was reported among children living close to cement than fertilizer industries. Policy intervention measures are recommended.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| ISSNs: | 0960-3123 (print) |
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| Keywords: | air pollution, cement, children, fertilizer, industry, lebanon, respiratory |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ101 Child Health. Child health services R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine |
| Divisions: | University Structure - Pre August 2011 > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment |
| Item ID: | 52946 |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jun 2011 12:04 |
| Contributors: | Kobrossi, R. (Author) Nuwayhid, I. (Author) Sibai, A.M. (Author) El-Fadel, M. (Author) Khogali, M. (Author) |
| Date: | 1 September 2002 |
| Status: | Published |
| URI: | http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/52946 |
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