Statistical methods to evaluate health effects associated with major sources of air pollution: a case‐study of breathing patterns during exposure to concentrated Boston air particles

Margaret C. Nikolov, Brent A. Coull, Paul J. Catalano, Edgar Diaz and John J. Godleski

Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series C, 2008, vol. 57, issue 3, 357-378

Abstract: Summary. We conduct a case‐study evaluating the source‐specific effects of particulate matter on respiratory function. Using a structural equation approach, we assess the effect of different receptor models on the estimated source‐specific effects for univariate respiratory response. Furthermore, we extend the structural equation model by placing a factor analysis model on the response to represent the measured respiratory responses in terms of underlying respiratory patterns. We estimate the particulate matter source‐specific effects on respiratory rate, accentuated normal breathing and airway irritation and find a strong increase in airway irritation that is associated with exposure to motor vehicle particulate matter.

Date: 2008
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