CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
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Rates of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) among First Nations (FN) children living in Canada are elevated. We aimed to quantify indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in the homes of FN children in isolated communities and evaluate any associations with respiratory morbidity. ⋯ We observed poor housing conditions and an association between endotoxin and wheezing in young FN children living in Northern Ontario.