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Title Levels and Sources of Volatile Organic Compounds in Homes of Children with Asthma
Author Jo-Yu Chin, Christopher Godwin, Edith Parker, Thomas Robins, Toby Lewis, Paul Harbin, Stuart Batterman
Date 2013-12-14
Description Many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are classified as known or possible carcinogens, irritants and toxicants, and VOC exposure has been associated with the onset and exacerbation of asthma. This study characterizes VOC levels in 126 homes of children with asthma in Detroit, Michigan,USA.
Keywords volatile organic compounds, VOC, carcinogen, asthma,
URL http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ina.12086/abstract
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