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Removing the effects of socioeconomic status on the geographic distribution of asthma events
Publisher
Asthma
Geographic information
Traffic congestion
Air quality
Cities and towns
Socioeconomic status
Urban planning
Health
Perth
Description
ABSTRACT: Recent research in Perth, Western Australia has found that the risk of emergency department presentation for asthma is higher among children who live closer to major urban centres such as Perth and Fremantle. However, an increase in socio-economic status is also strongly associated with proximity to these areas. The influence of socio-economic status is yet to be comprehensively assessed as a spatial confounder.
Publication Details
Peer Reviewed:
Yes
Copyright:
The Author/s
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
4 Dec 2015
