Breathe Project Reports

Air Pollution Cancels Out the Health Benefits of a Stroll in the City

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Published 2017
Air Quality, Diesel, Fine Particulate Matter, Pollution Sources, Public Health, Wood Burning
International

Summary

Walking is great exercise —getting air into the lungs and the blood pumping. But for adults over 60, walking near heavy air pollution counters any health benefits.

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