Traffic-related air pollution is increasingly shown to have negative health effects
Traffic-related air pollution substantial public health concern Traffic-related air pollution is increasingly shown to have negative health effects according to a growing body of epidemiologic evidence and is a substantial public health concern in Canada, argues a commentary published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Mounting evidence indicates a causal effect between exposure to air pollution from traffic and the development of asthma in children and adults. Diesel exhaust causes lung cancer. Despite generally good air quality in Canadian cities, approximately 21,000 people...