Exposure to particulate matter in traffic: A comparison of cyclists and car passengers

Emerging evidence suggests that short episodes of high exposure to air pollution occur while commuting. These events can result in potentially adverse health effects. We present a quantification of the exposure of car passengers and cyclists to particulate matter (PM). We have simultaneously measure...

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Published in:	Atmospheric environment (1994) Vol. 44; no. 19; pp. 2263 - 2270
Main Authors:	Int Panis, Luc, de Geus, Bas, Vandenbulcke, Grégory, Willems, Hanny, Degraeuwe, Bart, Bleux, Nico, Mishra, Vinit, Thomas, Isabelle, Meeusen, Romain
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2010 Elsevier
Subjects:	Active travel Air pollution inhalation Applied sciences Atmospheric pollution Cycling Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology External geophysics Lung deposited dose Meteorology Particles and aerosols Personal exposure Physical activity PNC Pollution Traffic emissions UFP Ultrafine particulate matter Belgium Europe Cycling Active travel Physical activity PNC Personal exposure Ultrafine particulate matter Lung deposited dose Traffic emissions UFP Air pollution inhalation Motor vehicle Pollutant emission Coarse particle Concentration measurement Transport process Health and environment Fine particle Passenger Public health Inhalation Health hazards Aerosols Air pollution Ventilation Road traffic
ISSN:	1352-2310, 1873-2844
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