2006
DOI: 10.1136/jech.2005.037044
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Traffic intensity, dwelling value, and hospital admissions for respiratory disease among the elderly in Montreal (Canada): a case-control analysis

Abstract: The results suggest that road traffic intensity itself, may affect the respiratory health of elderly residents of a large Canadian city, an association that is not solely a reflection of socioeconomic status.

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“…Another limitation related to exposure is the lack of data on traYc emissions, which have also been shown to be related to respiratory hospital admissions (Oftedal et al 2003;Smargiassi et al 2006) Other studies have also expressed concern over the possible contribution of traYc emissions to airport exposures (Passchier et al 2000;Visser et al 2005;van Kempen et al 2006). Holzman has stated that cars and buses at airports are often the dominant source of air pollution at the airport (Holzman 1997).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Another limitation related to exposure is the lack of data on traYc emissions, which have also been shown to be related to respiratory hospital admissions (Oftedal et al 2003;Smargiassi et al 2006) Other studies have also expressed concern over the possible contribution of traYc emissions to airport exposures (Passchier et al 2000;Visser et al 2005;van Kempen et al 2006). Holzman has stated that cars and buses at airports are often the dominant source of air pollution at the airport (Holzman 1997).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Plusieurs études ont montré que les personnes âgées sont plus enclines, par rapport aux plus jeunes, à développer des problèmes de santé reliés à l'exposition à des concentrations élevées de polluants provenant du transport routier. Smargiassi et al (2006) ont rapporté une hausse du nombre d'hospitalisations relatives à des problèmes respiratoires des personnes de plus de 60 ans vivant près d'axes majeurs de circulation à Montréal. De leur côté, Schwartz et al (2005) ont étudié l'influence de la concentration de particules atmosphériques sur le fonctionnement du coeur chez des personnes âgées de 61 à 89 ans.…”
Section: Nuisances Environnementales Et Vulnérabilité Physiologique Dunclassified
“…Dans le cas des personnes âgées, cette vulnérabilité aux aspects négatifs de l'environnement est accentuée par leur immunité réduite aux maladies en raison, notamment, du vieillissement de leurs organes vitaux (Kelly et al, 2003 ;Pawelec, 2006). Reconnaissant cette vulnérabilité, des études ont exploré les conséquences sur la santé d'une exposition des personnes âgées à des polluants (Greenberg, 1993 ;Schwartz et al, 2005 ;Smargiassi et al, 2006 ;Adar et al, 2007 ;Parent et al, 2013). Cet intérêt pour les aînés repose aussi sur le fait que ces derniers, quand ils avancent en âge et souffrent de nombreuses incapacités, deviennent de plus en plus confinés à leur milieu résidentiel (Philipps et al, 2005 ;Day, 2010).…”
Section: Introductionunclassified
“…In each of these cities, exposure to air pollution from motor vehicles is a risk factor for heart disease, asthma, and lung cancer. There are exceptions to these findings, of course, owing to measurement problems and the diversity of groups observed for different periods and using different approaches [6,7,9]. In [10] the authors suggest that health risks from congestion are potentially significant, and that additional traffic can significantly increase risks, depending on the type of road and other factors.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Also it is proven that the efficiency of solar equipment is affected [4]. Studies undertaken in Canada's "big three" -Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver -show that the health effects of ambient air quality vary over short distances and that one had likely been underestimating exposure and health impacts with large-area models [5,6,7,8,9]. In each of these cities, exposure to air pollution from motor vehicles is a risk factor for heart disease, asthma, and lung cancer.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%