Pulmonary function tests in Egyptian schoolchildren in rural and urban areas.

Conclusions: Differences in pulmonary function in the 2 locations increased significantly with time, indicating a negative effect on lung function of living in urban Cairo. The findings could be used to help in the development of policies in Egypt and other developing countries to improve respiratory health, including promoting breastfeeding and reducing outdoor air pollution. PMID: 29972226 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29972226?dopt=Abstract

Source: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Middle East Health Tags: East Mediterr Health J Source Type: research