Urban Tree Canopy and Asthma, Wheeze, Rhinitis, and Allergic Sensitization to Tree Pollen in a New York City Birth Cohort
Author(s) -
Gina S. Lovasi,
Jarlath O’NeilDunne,
Jacqueline W.T. Lu,
Daniel M. Sheehan,
Matthew S. Perzanowski,
Sean W. MacFaden,
Kristen L. King,
Thomas Matte,
Rachel L. Miller,
Lori Hoepner,
Frederica P. Perera,
Andrew Rundle
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
environmental health perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257
H-Index - 282
eISSN - 1552-9924
pISSN - 0091-6765
DOI - 10.1289/ehp.1205513
Subject(s) - wheeze , sensitization , medicine , asthma , tree canopy , canopy , allergy , aeroallergen , pollen , environmental health , immunology , allergen , biology , ecology
Urban landscape elements, particularly trees, have the potential to affect airflow, air quality, and production of aeroallergens. Several large-scale urban tree planting projects have sought to promote respiratory health, yet evidence linking tree cover to human health is limited.
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