Evaluation of daily time spent in transportation and traffic-influenced microenvironments by urban Canadians.

ABSTRACT: Exposure to traffic and traffic-related air pollution is associated with a wide array of health effects. Time spent in a vehicle, in active transportation, along roadsides, and in close proximity to traffic can substantially contribute to daily exposure to air pollutants. For this study, we evaluated daily time spent in transportation and traffic-influenced microenvironments by urban Canadians using the Canadian Human Activity Pattern Survey (CHAPS) 2 results. Approximately 4-7% of daily time was spent in on- or near-road locations, mainly associated with being in a vehicle and smaller contributions from active transportation. Indoor microenvironments can be impacted by traffic emissions, especially when located near major roadways. Over 60% of the target population reported living within

SUBMITTER: Matz CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5847121 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature