Identifying specific sources and toxic constituents of air pollution and accurately assessing
air pollutant-related asthma outcomes are needed to better direct control strategies. Further …

We reviewed the results of previous studies that investigated the association between
allergic symptoms in children and exposure to the major air pollutants, here identified as …

In recent years, increasing attention has been focused on the health implications of large
industrial establishments. Studying human health in areas with industrial contamination is …

Residential proximity to environmental hazards has been related to adverse health
outcomes. Respiratory health and allergies in children living near petrochemical sites have …

Fine particulate air pollutants, mainly their organic fraction, have been demonstrated to be
associated with cardiovascular and respiratory health problems. Puerto Rico has been …

Abstract “In September 2017, Puerto Rico was struck by two major hurricanes—Irma and
Maria—that intensified existing challenges in Puerto Rico's health and social services …

The pulp and paper industry is a major contributor to water and air pollution globally. Pulp
and paper processing is an intensive energy consuming process that produces multiple …

Background Studies of the association between air pollution and asthma onset have mostly
focused on urban and traffic-related air pollution. We investigated the associations between …

Background/aim Industrial-scale animal feeding operations (AFOs) have adverse impacts on
regional air quality. Air emissions include endotoxins and other pro-inflammatory …

Background One of the most common pollutants in residences due to gas appliances, NO2
has been shown to increase the risk of asthma attacks after small increases in short term …