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Exposure-response function for short-term (acute) exposure to ambient air particulate matter (PM) with an aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 µm and restricted activity days (RADs). RAD is defined as a day when a person needs to change his/her normal activities because of ill-health. It is based on surveys among general population. In terms of severity, RADs include: 1) days needed to stay in bed, 2) days of work/school (WLS) and 3) days of other, less serious restrictions on normal activity (MRADs).
 
Exposure-response function for short-term (acute) exposure to ambient air particulate matter (PM) with an aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 µm and restricted activity days (RADs). RAD is defined as a day when a person needs to change his/her normal activities because of ill-health. It is based on surveys among general population. In terms of severity, RADs include: 1) days needed to stay in bed, 2) days of work/school (WLS) and 3) days of other, less serious restrictions on normal activity (MRADs).
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=== Data ===
 
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'''''Ostro (1987) <ref>Ostro BD (1987). Air pollution and morbidity revisited: a specification test. J Environ Econ Manage, 14: 87-98.</ref>
 
'''''Ostro (1987) <ref>Ostro BD (1987). Air pollution and morbidity revisited: a specification test. J Environ Econ Manage, 14: 87-98.</ref>
*Restricted activity days (RADs) among adults aged 15-64:
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**0.475% (95% Cl 0.417%, 0.533%) increase in RADs per 1 µg/m<sup>3</sup> PM<sub>2.5</sub>
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Restricted activity days (RADs) among adults aged 15-64:
**change of 902 RADs (95% Cl 792, 1013) per 10 µg/m<sup>3</sup> PM<sub>2.5</sub> per 1000 adults  
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*0.475% (95% Cl 0.417%, 0.533%) increase in RADs per 1 µg/m<sup>3</sup> PM<sub>2.5</sub>
***Assumes a background rate of 19 RADs per person per year, equivalent to a prevelance of 5.2%<ref>ORNL/RFF (1994). Estimating Externalities of the Coal Fuel Cycle. Report 3 on the external costs and benefits of fuel cycles. A study by the US department of Energy and the Commission of the European Communities. Prepared by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Resources for the Future. McGraw Hill.</ref>
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*change of 902 RADs (95% Cl 792, 1013) per 10 µg/m<sup>3</sup> PM<sub>2.5</sub> per 1000 adults  
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**Assumes a background rate of 19 RADs per person per year, equivalent to a prevelance of 5.2%<ref>ORNL/RFF (1994). Estimating Externalities of the Coal Fuel Cycle. Report 3 on the external costs and benefits of fuel cycles. A study by the US department of Energy and the Commission of the European Communities. Prepared by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Resources for the Future. McGraw Hill.</ref>
  
 
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Increase in no. of RADs per 10 µg/m3 increase in exposure per 1000 people aged 15-64
 
Increase in no. of RADs per 10 µg/m3 increase in exposure per 1000 people aged 15-64
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==See also==
 
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*[http://ec.europa.eu/environment/archives/air/cafe/pdf/cba_methodology_vol2.pdf Service Contract for Carrying out Cost-Benefit Analysis of Air Quality Related Issues, in particular in the Clean Air for Europe (CAFE) Programme. Volume 2: Health Impact Assessment. AEA Technology Environment, 2005.]
 
*[http://ec.europa.eu/environment/archives/air/cafe/pdf/cba_methodology_vol2.pdf Service Contract for Carrying out Cost-Benefit Analysis of Air Quality Related Issues, in particular in the Clean Air for Europe (CAFE) Programme. Volume 2: Health Impact Assessment. AEA Technology Environment, 2005.]
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Scope

Exposure-response function for short-term (acute) exposure to ambient air particulate matter (PM) with an aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 µm and restricted activity days (RADs). RAD is defined as a day when a person needs to change his/her normal activities because of ill-health. It is based on surveys among general population. In terms of severity, RADs include: 1) days needed to stay in bed, 2) days of work/school (WLS) and 3) days of other, less serious restrictions on normal activity (MRADs).

Dimensions and boundaries relevant for the variable

  • Age of exposed population
  • Country/other geographic area

Definition

Data

Ostro (1987) [1]

Restricted activity days (RADs) among adults aged 15-64:

  • 0.475% (95% Cl 0.417%, 0.533%) increase in RADs per 1 µg/m3 PM2.5
  • change of 902 RADs (95% Cl 792, 1013) per 10 µg/m3 PM2.5 per 1000 adults
    • Assumes a background rate of 19 RADs per person per year, equivalent to a prevelance of 5.2%[2]

Causality

Unit

Increase in no. of RADs per 10 µg/m3 increase in exposure per 1000 people aged 15-64

Formula

Result

Age group RADs 95% Cl
15-64 902 792, 1013

See also

References

  1. Ostro BD (1987). Air pollution and morbidity revisited: a specification test. J Environ Econ Manage, 14: 87-98.
  2. ORNL/RFF (1994). Estimating Externalities of the Coal Fuel Cycle. Report 3 on the external costs and benefits of fuel cycles. A study by the US department of Energy and the Commission of the European Communities. Prepared by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Resources for the Future. McGraw Hill.