Association of Air Pollution and Lung Function of Young Adult Females in New Delhi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung function tests reflect the underlying physiological condition of the airways and the alveoli. Therefore, they help to evaluate the respiratory health of an individual. Lung functions are compromised far before appearance of the signs and symptoms of chronic respiratory diseases. Air pollution adversely affects lung function. Exposure to sources of pollution differ between men and women due to commuting and smoking habits. The present study was carried out in Delhi to assess the association of exposure to air pollution sources with lung function of young adult females, as this younger age group is expected to have a different exposure profile than older women.

Methods

The present study was conducted on the campus of a central university in Delhi among 18- to 2

SUBMITTER: Kelkar H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6555251 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature