Association of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and asthma among children 6-19 years: NHANES 2001-2008 and NHANES 2011-2012

摘要

Background: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of chemicals that can induce oxidative stress and related cytotoxicity. Whether environmental exposure of PAHs has effects on asthma in the general population is still unclear. This study investigated the association of urinary PAHs with asthma in U.S. children.