Review of traffic-related air pollution emissions, exposure, and health effects reported in HEI Special Report 17
Health Effects Institute Panel on the Health Effects of Traffic-Related Air Pollution · Health Effects Institute · 2010 · Special Report 17 · Guidance · Link only
The panel review reported sufficient evidence that exposure to traffic-related air pollution causes asthma exacerbation in children, identified an exposure zone extending roughly 300 to 500 m from major roads, and rated evidence for most other outcomes as suggestive or inadequate.
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The panel review reported sufficient evidence that exposure to traffic-related air pollution causes asthma exacerbation in children, identified an exposure zone extending roughly 300 to 500 m from major roads, and rated evidence for most other outcomes as suggestive or inadequate.
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