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Norman, G. R., Pengelly, L. D., Kerigan, A. T., & Goldsmith, C. H. (1986). Respiratory function of children in homes insulated with urea formaldehyde foam insulation. CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 134(10), 1135-8.
Norman, G R, et al. "Respiratory function of children in homes insulated with urea formaldehyde foam insulation." CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne vol. 134,10 (1986): 1135-8.
Norman GR, Pengelly LD, Kerigan AT, Goldsmith CH. Respiratory function of children in homes insulated with urea formaldehyde foam insulation. CMAJ. 1986 May 15;134(10):1135-8. PMID: 3697859; PMCID: PMC1491047.
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CMAJ. 1986 May 15;134(10):1135-8.

Respiratory function of children in homes insulated with urea formaldehyde foam insulation.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne

G R Norman, L D Pengelly, A T Kerigan, C H Goldsmith

PMID: 3697859 PMCID: PMC1491047
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Abstract

A study was carried out to assess the respiratory function of children living in homes insulated with urea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI). A large data base on the effect of environmental variables on the respiratory function of 3500 children in the Hamilton, Ont., area had been collected from 1978 to 1980. From this data base 29 children who lived in UFFI-insulated homes were identified, and each was matched with 2 controls according to nine variables that had been shown to be strongly predictive of respiratory function. Reported respiratory symptoms and results of pulmonary function testing in the year immediately following installation of UFFI were examined. No significant differences in any variable were found between the subjects and controls. A power calculation indicated that the study had adequate power to detect clinically important changes. The authors conclude that there was no evidence of respiratory problems resulting from UFFI in the sample studied.

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