Violent crime and socioeconomic deprivation in shaping asthma-related pollution susceptibility: a case-crossover design.

Perry E SheffieldJessie L C ShmoolEllen J KinneeJane E Clougherty

Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2019)

The results suggest stronger spatiotemporal ozone-asthma associations in communities of higher violent crime or deprivation. Notably, violence was the more consistent and significant modifier, potentially mediating a substantial portion of socioeconomic position-related susceptibility.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
particulate matter
heavy metals
risk assessment
mental health
randomized controlled trial
human health
air pollution
health risk assessment
double blind
drinking water
study protocol
drug induced
placebo controlled