Comparison of Inpatient Admissions for Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and American Fork Hospital. (Birth to age 17)* | ||||
| Year | Steel Mill Open? | Mean High PM10 Level | Bronchitis and Asthma | Pnemonia and Pleurisy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Months (Dec.- Feb.) | ||||
| 1985-86 | yes | 235 | 78 | 76 / 154 |
| 1986-87 | no | 96 | 23 | 32 / 55 |
| 1987-88 | yes | 177 | 78 | 71 / 149 |
| Fall Months (Sep.- Nov.) | ||||
| 1985 | yes | 63 | 49 | 20 |
| 1986 | no | 47 | 23 | 25 |
| 1987 | yes | 83 | 55 | 24 |
| *Pope
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