Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ)
Online ISSN : 1881-8161
Print ISSN : 1340-4210
ISSN-L : 1340-4210
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LIVING ENVIRONMENT AND CHILDREN HEALTH PROBLEM IN MIYAGI PREFECTURE
Hiroshi YOSHINOSachiko HOJOMiki TAKADAKazuhiko KAKUTA
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2002 Volume 67 Issue 558 Pages 87-94

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In order to examine the relationship between the living environment and the health problem such as respiratory symptoms, allergy diseases and chemical sensitivities, a questionnaire survey was conducted to 1,410 5th grade students of 20 elementary schools in Miyagi Prefecture. According to the multiple logistic regression analysis, the following results were found. Genetic factors and urban residency have a big influence on children's health. Housing environment such as structure of house, years after construction, smoking parents, indoor pet keeping, materials of the floor, and domestic chemicals have a big influence on children.
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