Prediction of lung function response for populations exposed to a wide range of ozone conditions

Abstract

The models identified in this manuscript predict population FEV₁ response characteristics for 18-35-year-old individuals exposed to ozone over a wide range of conditions and represent a substantial improvement over earlier E-R models. Because of its better fit to the data, particularly at low levels of exposure, the threshold model is likely to provide more accurate estimates of risk in future risk assessments of ozone-induced FEV₁ effects.