| Carboxyhemoglobin trend in Chicago blood donors, 1970-1974. | |
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PMID: 999339 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An 18% reduction in the carboxyhemoglobin (HbCO) saturation in nonsmoking Chicago blood donors occurred between 1970 and 1974, indicating that current donors are being exposed to a lower average carbon monoxide (CO) concentration than had been experienced by 1970 donors. In contrast to the situation in 1970, when it was discovered that 74% of the nonsmokers in Chicago were being exposed to CO in excess of the amount permitted by the federal air quality standards, in 1974 only 41% of the nonsmokers were being overexposed. The observed reduction in HbCO correlates well with both the ambient CO levels recorded at the air monitoring stations and the reduction in CO emission from automobiles. If the current trend continues, Chicago should reach compliance with air quality standards for CO by 1985. The measurement of HbCO in a representative urban population is an accurate index of actual CO exposure and supplements the air pollution data provided by air monitoring stations. |
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Authors:
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R D Stewart; C L Hake; A Wu; T A Stewart; J H Kalbfleisch |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of environmental health Volume: 31 ISSN: 0003-9896 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Environ. Health Publication Date: 1976 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1977-01-29 Completed Date: 1977-01-29 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0212627 Medline TA: Arch Environ Health Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 280-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Air Pollutants Blood Donors* Carbon Monoxide Carboxyhemoglobin / analysis* Chicago Hemoglobins / analysis* Humans Smoking Urban Population |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Air Pollutants; 0/Hemoglobins; 630-08-0/Carbon Monoxide; 9061-29-4/Carboxyhemoglobin |
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