PSR-1405-0005 Registered
Neighbourhood air pollution and respiratory symptoms in children: a cohort study
A cohort study using data from citizen air-quality sensors.
- Health and medicine
- Environment and ecology
Abstract
A cohort study using data from citizen air-quality sensors.
Background, significance and rationale
Official monitoring stations do not show differences in pollution between neighbourhoods; citizen sensors make this possible.
Main research question
Is neighbourhood particulate matter concentration associated with respiratory symptoms in primary-school children?
Main objective
To examine the association between neighbourhood air pollution and children's respiratory symptoms over one year.
Population / participants
Children aged 7 to 12 in Tehran
Researchers
Dr Leila Ahmadi Corresponding author
Conflict of interest
The researchers declare no conflict of interest.
Data access
Anonymised data will be available to researchers on reasonable request after the results are published.