Lung function reductions associated with motor vehicle density in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study.
Monika NitschkeSarah L AppletonQiaoyu LiGraeme R TuckerPushan ShahPeng BiDino L PisanielloRobert J AdamsPublished in: Respiratory research (2016)
Vehicle traffic density was associated with significant reductions in lung function in people with COPD. Urban planning should consider the health impacts for those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.