[HTML][HTML] Air pollution, physical activity and health: A mapping review of the evidence

M Tainio, ZJ Andersen, MJ Nieuwenhuijsen, L Hu… - Environment …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Exposure to air pollution and physical inactivity are both significant risk factors
for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These risk factors are also linked so that the …

Can physical activity ameliorate immunosenescence and thereby reduce age-related multi-morbidity?

NA Duggal, G Niemiro, SDR Harridge… - Nature Reviews …, 2019 - nature.com
Remodelling of the immune system with age—immunosenescence—is a substantial
contributor to poor health in older adults, with increasing risk of infections, cancer and …

The health benefits of nature-based solutions to urbanization challenges for children and the elderly–A systematic review

N Kabisch, M van den Bosch, R Lafortezza - Environmental research, 2017 - Elsevier
Urban green and blue spaces promote health by offering areas for physical activity, stress
relief, and social interaction, which may be considered as cultural ecosystem services. They …

[HTML][HTML] Can air pollution negate the health benefits of cycling and walking?

M Tainio, AJ de Nazelle, T Götschi, S Kahlmeier… - Preventive …, 2016 - Elsevier
Active travel (cycling, walking) is beneficial for the health due to increased physical activity
(PA). However, active travel may increase the intake of air pollution, leading to negative …

[HTML][HTML] Risk/benefit tradeoff of habitual physical activity and air pollution on chronic pulmonary obstructive disease: findings from a large prospective cohort study

L Chen, M Cai, H Li, X Wang, F Tian, Y Wu, Z Zhang… - BMC medicine, 2022 - Springer
Background The combined health impact of physical activity (PA) and air pollution on
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains unclear. We investigated the joint …

[HTML][HTML] Respiratory and cardiovascular responses to walking down a traffic-polluted road compared with walking in a traffic-free area in participants aged 60 years …

R Sinharay, J Gong, B Barratt, P Ohman-Strickland… - The Lancet, 2018 - thelancet.com
Background Long-term exposure to pollution can lead to an increase in the rate of decline of
lung function, especially in older individuals and in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Personal strategies to minimise effects of air pollution on respiratory health: advice for providers, patients and the public

C Carlsten, S Salvi, GWK Wong… - European Respiratory …, 2020 - Eur Respiratory Soc
As global awareness of air pollution rises, so does the imperative to provide evidence-based
recommendations for strategies to mitigate its impact. While public policy has a central role …

Impact of air pollution on the health of the older adults during physical activity and sedentary behavior: a systematic review

A D'Oliveira, FH Dominski, LC De Souza… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Air pollution, in addition to presenting health risks, can impact the practice of
physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in older adults. This study analyzed the …

Comparison of air pollution exposures in active vs. passive travel modes in European cities: a quantitative review

A De Nazelle, O Bode, JP Orjuela - Environment international, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Transport microenvironments tend to have higher air pollutant concentrations
than other settings most people encounter in their daily lives. The choice of travel modes …

Impact of ambient air pollution on physical activity among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

R An, S Zhang, M Ji, C Guan - Perspectives in public health, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Aims: This study systematically reviewed literature regarding the impact of ambient air
pollution on physical activity among children and adults. Methods: Keyword and reference …