We present a theoretical framework for assessment of exposure to environmental tobacco
smoke (ETS), and review current methods in order to provide guidelines for different types of …

… 51 Simcox AAJaakkola JJDoes work as a nurse increase the risk of adverse pregnancy
outcomes?J Occup Environ Med200850590592. 51. Simcox AA, Jaakkola JJ. Does work as a …

The prevalence and severity of asthma has increased in the last 20 years, and the greatest
increase has been seen among children and young adults living in US inner cities. The …

To avoid the possible confounding effects of postnatal exposure to tobacco smoke, we
investigated possible effects of uterine tobacco smoke (UTS) exposure upon infant lung function …

We evaluated the relation between term low birth weight (LBW) and ambient air levels of
carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter up to 10 microm in diameter (PM(10)), and sulfur …

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the role of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics and textile
materials in the home in the development of bronchial obstruction during the first 2 years of life…

The objective of the study was to assess the relationship between breastfeeding and lower
respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) during the first year of life, with special reference to …

The relationship between respiratory infectious diseases and form of day care was assessed
in a retrospective cohort study of 2568 randomly selected children aged 1 through 7 years …

OBJECTIVES: The relation between the presence of plastic wall materials in the home and
respiratory health in children was assessed. METHODS: This population-based cross-…

We assessed the effects of prenatal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke on fetal growth
and length of gestation. The study population consisted of 389 nonsmoking women who …