Summary of Reported Experiencing of Conditions, Comparing Those Chester Residents Surveyed Who Have Lived at Current Address More Than 5 Years, Vs. Those Who Have Not
Condition |
(333 people) Resided > 5 years |
(77 people) Resided |
| Bronchitis (past 6 mos.) | 15.9% | 0.0% |
| Bronchitis (past 5 yrs.) | 12.9% | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 15.3% | 5.2% |
| Headaches | 21.3% | 10.4% |
| Fatigue | 20.7% | 5.2% |
| Rash | 10.2% | 3.9% |
| Allergy | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Shortness of Breath | 22.8% | 13.0% |
| Difficulty Breathing During Exercise |
20.4% | 5.2% |
| Abnormal Coughing Spells | 15.3% | 5.2% |
| Colds | 45.0% | 49.4% |
| Eye Irritation | 22.8% | 16.9% |
| Ear Infection | 15.6% | 23.4% |
| Sinus Irritation | 21.9% | 19.5% |
| Blackouts | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| Dizziness | 11.1% | 1.3% |
| Nausea | 17.4% | 9.1% |
| Pneumonia | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Memory Loss | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Complement of the Clean Air Council — August 28, 1995
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