Proximity of public elementary schools to major roads in Canadian urban areas

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Epidemiologic studies have linked exposure to traffic-generated air and noise pollution with a wide range of adverse health effects in children. Children spend a large portion of time at school, and both air pollution and noise are e...

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Main Authors: Amram Ofer, Abernethy Rebecca, Brauer Michael, Davies Hugh, Allen Ryan W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/10/1/68