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Mechanistic indicators of childhood asthma (MICA) study: piloting an integrative design for evaluating environmental health.
BMC public health - 19 May 2011
Gallagher Jane, Hudgens Edward, Williams Ann, Inmon Jefferson, Rhoney Scott, Andrews Gina, Reif David, Heidenfelder Brooke, Neas Lucas, Williams Ronald, Johnson Markey, Ozkaynak Haluk, Edwards Stephen, Hubal Elaine Cohen
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BACKGROUND: Asthma is a common complex disease responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality, particularly in urban minority populations. The Mechanistic Indicators of Childhood Asthma study was designed to pilot an integrative approach in children's health research. The study incorporates exposure metrics, internal dose measures, and clinical indicators to decipher the biological complexity inherent in...
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