Problem Toddlers are more prone to exposure to widely distributed air pollution and to
health damage from it. However, systematic summaries of evidence on protective behaviors …

Indoor air pollution has been causally linked to acute lower respiratory infections in children
younger than 5. The aim of this study was to identify target behaviors for a behavioral …

Children spend almost 90% of their time indoors, though outside air can be a significant
source of potential and actual exposure to outdoor air pollutants. Children are vulnerable to …

This report summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on the links between exposure to air
pollution and adverse health effects in children. It is intended to inform and motivate …

There is a growing body of literature on the adverse health effects of ambient air pollution.
Children are more adversely affected by air pollution due to their biological susceptibility …

BACKGROUND There is growing concern about the health effects of ambient air pollution
(AP) in children. The present article summarizes and compares local information regarding …

Air pollution is a significant health threat around the world. Young children are a more
vulnerable population. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and World Health …

The amount of data that is currently accessible on ambient air pollution and children's health
has significantly increased. Although numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have …

Kristie Ross, MD, MS1, James F. Chmiel, MD, MPH1, and Thomas Ferkol, MD2 We seldom
think about the air we breathe, but a catastrophe 70 years ago revealed the threat of air …

Air pollution affects children's health in many ways, including reduced lung function,
increased morbidity, increased use of health care services, and infant mortality. Information …