Particulate matter exposure and health impacts of urban cyclists: a randomized crossover study

Particulate matter exposure and health impacts of urban cyclists: a randomized crossover study

Abstract Background Cycling and other forms of active transportation provide health benefits via increased physical activity. However, direct evidence of the extent to which these benefits may be offset by exposure and intake of traffic-related air pollution is limited. The purpose of this study is...

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Main Authors: Christie A. Cole, Christopher Carlsten, Michael Koehle, Michael Brauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Cycling
Endothelial function
Oxidative stress
Inflammation
Lung function
Air pollution
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-018-0424-8

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