Higher energy efficient homes are associated with increased risk of doctor diagnosed asthma in a UK subpopulation.

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The United Kingdom (UK) has one of the highest prevalence of asthma in the world, which represents a significant economic and societal burden. Reduced ventilation resulting from increased energy efficiency measures acts as a modifier for mould contamination and risk of allergic diseases. To our knowledge no previous study has combined detailed asset management property and health data together to assess the impact of household energy efficiency (using the UK Government's Standard Assessment Procedure) on asthma outcomes in an adult population residing in social housing.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Environ Int

Title: Environment international

ISSN (Electronic): 1873-6750

ISSN (Print): 0160-4120

Publication date (Electronic): Feb 2015

Volume: 75

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[1 ] European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3HD United Kingdom.

[2 ] College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4QD, United Kingdom.

[3 ] University of Exeter Medical School, The Veysey Building, Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter EX2 4SG, United Kingdom.

[4 ] European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3HD United Kingdom; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Flemington Road, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia. Electronic address: n.j.osborne@exeter.ac.uk.

Article

Publisher Item ID: S0160-4120(14)00352-3

DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2014.11.017

PubMed ID: 25498485

SO-VID: 53958c2e-781a-49c9-be4d-9d52cd4dce10

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Keywords: Asthma,Household energy efficiency,Mould,Odour,Ventilation

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Keywords: Asthma, Household energy efficiency, Mould, Odour, Ventilation

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