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Jedynska A, Hoek G, Eeftens M, et al., 2014, Spatial variations of PAH, hopanes/steranes and EC/OC concentrations within and between European study areas, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 87, Pages: 239-248, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Schembari A, Nieuwenhuijsen MJ, Salvador J, et al., 2014, Traffic-related air pollution and congenital anomalies in Barcelona, Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol: 122, Pages: 317-323, ISSN: 0091-6765
Background: A recent meta-analysis suggested evidence for an effect of exposure to ambient air pollutants on risk of certain congenital heart defects. However, few studies have investigated the effects of traffic-related air pollutants with sufficient spatial accuracy.Objectives: We estimated associations between congenital anomalies and exposure to traffic-related air pollution in Barcelona, Spain.Method: Cases with nonchromosomal anomalies (n = 2,247) and controls (n = 2,991) were selected from the Barcelona congenital anomaly register during 1994–2006. Land use regression models from the European Study of Cohorts for Air Pollution Effects (ESCAPE), were applied to residential addresses at birth to estimate spatial exposure to nitrogen oxides and dioxide (NOx, NO2), particulate matter with diameter ≤ 10 μm (PM10), 10–2.5 μm (PMcoarse), ≤ 2.5 μm (PM2.5), and PM2.5 absorbance. Spatial estimates were adjusted for temporal trends using data from routine monitoring stations for weeks 3–8 of each pregnancy. Logistic regression models were used to calculate odds ratios (ORs) for 18 congenital anomaly groups associated with an interquartile-range (IQR) increase in exposure estimates.Results: In spatial and spatiotemporal exposure models, we estimated statistically significant associations between an IQR increase in NO2 (12.2 μg/m3) and coarctation of the aorta (ORspatiotemporal = 1.15; 95% CI: 1.01, 1.31) and digestive system defects (ORspatiotemporal = 1.11; 95% CI: 1.00, 1.23), and between an IQR increase in PMcoarse (3.6 μg/m3) and abdominal wall defects (ORspatiotemporal = 1.93; 95% CI: 1.37, 2.73). Other statistically significant increased and decreased ORs were estimated based on the spatial model only or the spatiotemporal model only, but not both.Conclusions: Our results overall do not indicate an association between traffic-related air pollution and most groups of congenital anomalies. Findings for coarctation of the aorta a
Schikowski T, Adam M, Marcon A, et al., 2014, Association of ambient air pollution with the prevalence and incidence of COPD, Eur.Respir.J.
The role of air pollution in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains uncertain.The aim was to assess the impact of chronic exposure to air pollution on COPD in four cohorts using the standardised ESCAPE exposure estimates. Annual average particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and road traffic exposure were assigned to home addresses using land-use regression models. COPD was defined by NHANES reference equation (forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) less than the lower limit of normal) and the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease criterion (FEV1/FVC <0.70) and categorised by severity in non-asthmatics.We included 6550 subjects with assigned NOx and 3692 with PM measures. COPD was not associated with NO2 or PM10 in any individual cohort. In meta-analyses only NO2, NOx, PM10 and the traffic indicators were positively, although not significantly, associated with COPD. The only statistically significant associations were seen in females (COPD prevalence using GOLD: OR 1.57, 95% CI 1.11-2.23; and incidence: OR 1.79, 95% CI 1.21-2.68).None of the principal results were statistically significant, the weak positive associations of exposure with COPD and the significant subgroup findings need to be evaluated in further well standardised cohorts followed up for longer time, and with time-matched exposure assignments
Dadvand P, Basagana X, Figueras F, et al., 2014, Air Pollution and Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes: A Spatiotemporal Analysis, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, Vol: 179, Pages: 200-207, ISSN: 0002-9262
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Rojas-Rueda D, de Nazelle A, Teixido O, et al., 2013, Health impact assessment of increasing public transport and cycling use in Barcelona: A morbidity and burden of disease approach, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, Vol: 57, Pages: 573-579, ISSN: 0091-7435
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de Nazelle A, Aguilera I, Nieuwenhuijsen M, et al., 2013, Comparison of performance of land use regression models derived for Catalunya, Spain, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 77, Pages: 598-606, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Ragettli MS, Corradi E, Braun-Faehrlaender C, et al., 2013, Commuter exposure to ultrafine particles in different urban locations, transportation modes and routes, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 77, Pages: 376-384, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Kubesch N, de Nazelle A, Martinez D, et al., 2013, Lung function and -inflammation after short term exposures to traffic related air pollution and physical activity, EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL, Vol: 42, ISSN: 0903-1936
Cole-Hunter T, Kubesch N, Martinez D, et al., 2013, The effect of short-term pre-exposure to ambient bioaerosols, anthropogenic pollutants and noise on cardiopulmonary health baseline parameters, Publisher: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD, ISSN: 0903-1936
de Hoogh K, Wang M, Adam M, et al., 2013, Development of Land Use Regression Models for Particle Composition in Twenty Study Areas in Europe, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Vol: 47, Pages: 5778-5786, ISSN: 0013-936X
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Beelen R, Hoek G, Vienneau D, et al., 2013, Development of NO<sub>2</sub> and NO<sub>x</sub> land use regression models for estimating air pollution exposure in 36 study areas in Europe - The ESCAPE project, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 72, Pages: 10-23, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Donaire-Gonzalez D, de Nazelle A, Seto E, et al., 2013, Comparison of Physical Activity Measures Using Mobile Phone-Based CalFit and Actigraph, JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, Vol: 15, ISSN: 1438-8871
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de Nazelle A, Seto E, Donaire-Gonzalez D, et al., 2013, Improving estimates of air pollution exposure through ubiquitous sensing technologies, Environmental Pollution, Vol: 176, Pages: 92-99
Audrey de Nazellea, b, c, d, , 1, , , Edmund Setoe, David Donaire-Gonzalezb, c, d, f, Michelle Mendezb, c, d, g, Jaume Matamalab, c, d, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsenb, c, d, Michael Jerrette
Jarjour S, Jerrett M, Westerdahl D, et al., 2013, Cyclist route choice, traffic-related air pollution, and lung function: a scripted exposure study, Environmental Health, Vol: 12, ISSN: 1476-069X
BackgroundA travel mode shift to active transportation such as bicycling would help reduce traffic volume and related air pollution emissions as well as promote increased physical activity level. Cyclists, however, are at risk for exposure to vehicle-related air pollutants due to their proximity to vehicle traffic and elevated respiratory rates. To promote safe bicycle commuting, the City of Berkeley, California, has designated a network of residential streets as “Bicycle Boulevards.” We hypothesized that cyclist exposure to air pollution would be lower on these Bicycle Boulevards when compared to busier roads and this elevated exposure may result in reduced lung function.MethodsWe recruited 15 healthy adults to cycle on two routes – a low-traffic Bicycle Boulevard route and a high-traffic route. Each participant cycled on the low-traffic route once and the high-traffic route once. We mounted pollutant monitors and a global positioning system (GPS) on the bicycles. The monitors were all synced to GPS time so pollutant measurements could be spatially plotted. We measured lung function using spirometry before and after each bike ride.ResultsWe found that fine and ultrafine particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and black carbon were all elevated on the high-traffic route compared to the low-traffic route. There were no corresponding changes in the lung function of healthy non-asthmatic study subjects. We also found that wind-speed affected pollution concentrations.ConclusionsThese results suggest that by selecting low-traffic Bicycle Boulevards instead of heavily trafficked roads, cyclists can reduce their exposure to vehicle-related air pollution. The lung function results indicate that elevated pollutant exposure may not have acute negative effects on healthy cyclists, but further research is necessary to determine long-term effects on a more diverse population. This study and broader field of research have the potential to encourage policy-makers an
Schembari A, Triguero-Mas M, de Nazelle A, et al., 2013, Personal, indoor and outdoor air pollution levels among pregnant women, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 64, Pages: 287-295, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Oxley T, de Nazelle A, Katara C, et al., 2013, Bridging the gap between air pollution models and epidemiological studies, 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM), Publisher: MODELLING & SIMULATION SOC AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND INC, Pages: 1882-1888
Cyrys J, Eeftens M, Heinrich J, et al., 2012, Variation of NO<sub>2</sub> and NO<i><sub>x</sub></i> concentrations between and within 36 European study areas: Results from the ESCAPE study, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 62, Pages: 374-390, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Eeftens M, Tsai M-Y, Ampe C, et al., 2012, Spatial variation of PM<sub>2.5</sub>, PM<sub>10</sub>, PM<sub>2.5</sub> absorbance and PM<sub>coarse</sub> concentrations between and within 20 European study areas and the relationship with NO<sub>2</sub> - Results of the ESCAPE project, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 62, Pages: 303-317, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Rojas-Rueda D, de Nazelle A, Teixido O, et al., 2012, Replacing car trips by increasing bike and public transport in the greater Barcelona metropolitan area: A health impact assessment study, ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL, Vol: 49, Pages: 100-109, ISSN: 0160-4120
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de Nazelle A, Fruin S, Westerdahl D, et al., 2012, A travel mode comparison of commuters' exposures to air pollutants in Barcelona, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 59, Pages: 151-159, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Minguillon MC, Schembari A, Triguero-Mas M, et al., 2012, Source apportionment of indoor, outdoor and personal PM<sub>2.5</sub> exposure of pregnant women in Barcelona, Spain, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 59, Pages: 426-436, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Eeftens M, Beelen R, de Hoogh K, et al., 2012, Development of Land Use Regression Models for PM<sub>2.5</sub>, PM<sub>2.5</sub> Absorbance, PM<sub>10</sub> and PM<sub>coarse</sub> in 20 European Study Areas; Results of the ESCAPE Project, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Vol: 46, Pages: 11195-11205, ISSN: 0013-936X
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Dadvand P, de Nazelle A, Triguero-Mas M, et al., 2012, Surrounding Greenness and Exposure to Air Pollution During Pregnancy: An Analysis of Personal Monitoring Data, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES, Vol: 120, Pages: 1286-1290, ISSN: 0091-6765
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Basagana X, Rivera M, Aguilera I, et al., 2012, Effect of the number of measurement sites on land use regression models in estimating local air pollution, ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT, Vol: 54, Pages: 634-642, ISSN: 1352-2310
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Dadvand P, de Nazelle A, Figueras F, et al., 2012, Green space, health inequality and pregnancy, ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL, Vol: 40, Pages: 110-115, ISSN: 0160-4120
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Rabl A, de Nazelle A, 2012, Benefits of shift from car to active transport, TRANSPORT POLICY, Vol: 19, Pages: 121-131, ISSN: 0967-070X
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Dadvand P, Basagana X, Figueras F, et al., 2011, Saharan dust episodes and pregnancy, JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, Vol: 13, Pages: 3222-3228, ISSN: 1464-0325
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Dadvand P, Basagana X, Sartini C, et al., 2011, Climate Extremes and the Length of Gestation, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES, Vol: 119, Pages: 1449-1453, ISSN: 0091-6765
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Rojas-Rueda D, De Nazelle A, Nieuwenhuijsen MJ, 2011, Authors' reply to Fishman and Soutter, BMJ (Online), Vol: 343, ISSN: 0959-8146
Rojas-Rueda D, de Nazelle A, Tainio M, et al., 2011, The health risks and benefits of cycling in urban environments compared with car use: health impact assessment study, BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, Vol: 343, ISSN: 1756-1833
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