2023
Paired Indoor and Outdoor Nitrogen Dioxide Associated With Childhood Asthma Outcomes in a Mixed Rural-Urban Setting: A Feasibility Study
Wi C, Gent J, Bublitz J, King K, Ryu E, Sorrentino K, Plano J, McKay L, Porcher J, Wheeler P, Chiarella S, DeWan A, Pollitt K, Sheares B, Leaderer B, Juhn Y. Paired Indoor and Outdoor Nitrogen Dioxide Associated With Childhood Asthma Outcomes in a Mixed Rural-Urban Setting: A Feasibility Study. Journal Of Primary Care & Community Health 2023, 14: 21501319231173813. PMID: 37243352, PMCID: PMC10226331, DOI: 10.1177/21501319231173813.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthma control statusControl statusAsthma diaryRural-urban settingOutdoor NOChildhood asthma outcomesProspective cohort studySocioeconomic statusLow socioeconomic statusSmall feasibility studyAsthma exacerbationsOlmsted CountyPersistent asthmaAsthma outcomesCohort studyChildhood asthmaRural-urban communityLarger sample sizeAsthmaStudy periodHealth effectsFeasibility studyWeeksStatusLow threshold
2010
Prenatal Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Birth Weight
Bell ML, Belanger K, Ebisu K, Gent JF, Lee HJ, Koutrakis P, Leaderer BP. Prenatal Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Birth Weight. Epidemiology 2010, 21: 884-891. PMID: 20811286, PMCID: PMC3055585, DOI: 10.1097/ede.0b013e3181f2f405.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Symptoms and Medication Use in Children with Asthma and Traffic-Related Sources of Fine Particle Pollution
Gent JF, Koutrakis P, Belanger K, Triche E, Holford TR, Bracken MB, Leaderer BP. Symptoms and Medication Use in Children with Asthma and Traffic-Related Sources of Fine Particle Pollution. Environmental Health Perspectives 2009, 117: 1168-1174. PMID: 19654929, PMCID: PMC2717146, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.0800335.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication useInhaler useLikelihood of wheezeExacerbation of asthmaMeasures logistic regression modelsRisk of symptomsRespiratory health effectsYears of ageHealth outcomes riskLikelihood of symptomsLogistic regression modelsAsthma 4Outcome riskAsthmaHealth outcomesDaily exposureSymptomsHealth effectsStudy diariesParticle exposureHealth impactsChildrenPublic healthExposureRegression models
2005
Indoor nitrous acid and respiratory symptoms and lung function in adults
Jarvis D, Leaderer B, Chinn S, Burney P. Indoor nitrous acid and respiratory symptoms and lung function in adults. Thorax 2005, 60: 474. PMID: 15923247, PMCID: PMC1747426, DOI: 10.1136/thx.2004.032177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung functionRespiratory symptomsHealth effectsIndoor NO2Lower lung functionMore respiratory symptomsNon-significant increaseFEV1/Expiratory volumeVital capacityRelevant confoundersSecond percentageEpidemiological studiesSignificant associationSymptomsHome levelAssociationAdultsOutdoor levelsHigh levelsLevelsFailureConfoundersMonths
1999
Comparisons of seasonal fungal prevalence in indoor and outdoor air and in house dusts of dwellings in one Northeast American county1
REN P, JANKUN T, LEADERER B. Comparisons of seasonal fungal prevalence in indoor and outdoor air and in house dusts of dwellings in one Northeast American county1. Journal Of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 1999, 9: 560-568. PMID: 10638841, DOI: 10.1038/sj.jea.7500061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHouse dust samplesSignificant differencesAdverse health effectsHealth effectsDust samplesHouse dustTypes of fungiConnecticut areaExposure assessmentBurkard portable air samplerIndoor air samplesSignificant changesFungal exposure assessmentNew HavenIndoor airMold concentrationsOutdoor airAllergyFungal prevalencePrevalence
1998
Correlates of Residential Wiring Code Used in Studies of Health Effects of Residential Electromagnetic Fields
Bracken M, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Addesso K, Patel S, Triche E, Leaderer B. Correlates of Residential Wiring Code Used in Studies of Health Effects of Residential Electromagnetic Fields. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1998, 148: 467-474. PMID: 9737559, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a009672.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Effect of nitrous acid on lung function in asthmatics: a chamber study.
Beckett W, Russi M, Haber A, Rivkin R, Sullivan J, Tameroglu Z, Mohsenin V, Leaderer B. Effect of nitrous acid on lung function in asthmatics: a chamber study. Environmental Health Perspectives 1995, 103: 372-375. PMID: 7607138, PMCID: PMC1519093, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.95103372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSignificant airflow obstructionChamber exposure studiesFiltered room airModerate cycle exerciseNitrous acid exposureIndoor nitrogen dioxideMucous membrane symptomsDuration of exposureAirflow obstructionLung functionIrritant symptomsVital capacityCycle exerciseLung mechanicsRespiratory effectsAcid exposureRespiratory parametersAdult subjectsRoom airHealth effectsSymptomsSignificant decreaseAsthmaticsExposure studiesCommon indoor air pollutants
1993
Assessing exposures to inhaled complex mixtures.
Leaderer B, Lioy P, Spengler J. Assessing exposures to inhaled complex mixtures. Environmental Health Perspectives 1993, 101: 167-177. PMID: 8206025, PMCID: PMC1519694, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.93101s4167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPersonal Risk Factors Associated with Mucosal Symptom Prevalence in Office Workers
Hall H, Leaderer B, Cain W, Fidler A. Personal Risk Factors Associated with Mucosal Symptom Prevalence in Office Workers. Indoor Air 1993, 3: 206-209. DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0668.1993.t01-1-00006.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPersonal risk factorsSymptom prevalenceRisk factorsMultivariate logistic regression analysisSelf-reported allergiesLogistic regression analysisAdverse health effectsChest illnessSymptom occurrenceHealth factorsHealth symptomsSymptom reportingHealth effectsIrritantsOffice workersRegression analysisPrevalenceWorkstation characteristicsAir breaksAllergyIllnessSymptomsFactorsComplaintsWomen
1986
ASSESSMENT OF EXPOSURE TO INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES: METHODOLOGY AND APPLICATION
LEADERER B, ZAGRANISKI R, BERWICK M, STOLWIJK J. ASSESSMENT OF EXPOSURE TO INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES: METHODOLOGY AND APPLICATION. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1986, 124: 275-289. PMID: 3088984, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114386.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute respiratory illnessIndoor air pollutant exposuresPersonal NO2 exposuresAir pollutant exposureIndoor NO2 levelsUnvented kerosene space heatersTobacco smokersIndoor air contaminant levelsRespiratory illnessAssessment of exposureIndoor NO2Health effectsEnvironmental exposuresLevels of NO2Unvented combustionNO2 exposureExposure assessmentNational health standardsGas cooking stovesKerosene space heatersPollutant exposureNO2 levelsKerosene heatersExcellent predictorExposure
1979
Ambient sulfates, photochemical oxidants, and acute adverse health effects: An epidemiological study
Zagraniski R, Leaderer B, Stolwijk J. Ambient sulfates, photochemical oxidants, and acute adverse health effects: An epidemiological study. Environmental Research 1979, 19: 306-320. PMID: 315309, DOI: 10.1016/0013-9351(79)90058-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute adverse health effectsAdverse health effectsHealth effectsTelephone company employeesAsthma clinicChronic bronchitisGroups of subjectsHeavy smokersAcute symptomsSymptom ratesHay feverThroat irritationEpidemiological studiesMore symptomsSuch illnessesEye irritationSusceptible peopleConnecticut areaSmokersIllnessSymptomsIrritationOxidant levelsGroupNew Haven
1977
Health benefits due to reductions of CO levels
Leaderer B, Stolwijk J, Zagraniski R. Health benefits due to reductions of CO levels. Environmental Management 1977, 1: 131-137. DOI: 10.1007/bf01866103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEstimates of health benefits due to reductions in ambient NO2 levels
Leaderer B, Zagraniski R, Stolwijk J. Estimates of health benefits due to reductions in ambient NO2 levels. Environmental Management 1977, 1: 31-37. DOI: 10.1007/bf01867397.Peer-Reviewed Original Research