Health benefits of traffic-related air pollution reduction in different socioeconomic groups: the effect of low-emission zoning in Rome.

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES:Few studies have assessed the effects of policies aimed to reduce traffic-related air pollution. The aims of this study were to evaluate the impact, in terms of air quality and health effects, of two low-emission zones established in Rome in the period 2001-2005 and to assess the impact by socioeconomic position (SEP) of the population. METHODS:We evaluated the effects of the intervention on various stages in the full-chain model, that is, pressure (number and age distribution of cars), emissions, PM(10) and NO(2) concentrations, population exposure and years of life gained (YLG). The impact was evaluated according to a small-area indicator of SEP. RESULTS:During the period 2001-2005, there was a decrease in the total number of cars (-3.8%), NO(2) and PM(10) emissions and concentrations (from 22.9 to 17.4 μg/m(3) for NO(2) and from 7.8 to 6.2 μg/m(3) for PM(10)), and in the residents' exposure. In the two low-emission zones, there was an additional decrease in air pollution concentrations (NO(2): -4.13 and -2.99 μg/m(3); PM(10): -0.70 and -0.47 μg/m(3)). As a result of the policy, 264 522 residents living along busy roads gained 3.4 days per person (921 YLG per 100,000) for NO(2) reduction. The gain was larger for people in the highest SEP group (1387 YLG per 100,000) than for residents in the lowest SEP group (340 YLG per 100,000). CONCLUSION:The traffic policy in Rome was effective in reducing traffic-related air pollution, but most of the health gains were found in well-off residents.

journal_name

Occup Environ Med

authors

Cesaroni G,Boogaard H,Jonkers S,Porta D,Badaloni C,Cattani G,Forastiere F,Hoek G

doi

10.1136/oem.2010.063750

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-02-01 00:00:00

pages

133-9

issue

2

eissn

1351-0711

issn

1470-7926

pii

oem.2010.063750

journal_volume

69

pub_type

杂志文章
  • Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among construction workers in the United States from 1992 to 2014.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:Examine trends and patterns of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among construction workers in the USA, with an emphasis on older workers. METHODS:WMSDs were identified from the 1992-2014 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), and employment was estimated from the Current Populat...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oemed-2016-103943

    authors: Wang X,Dong XS,Choi SD,Dement J

    更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00

  • Raynaud's phenomenon, vibration induced white finger, and difficulties in hearing.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:An association has previously been reported between finger blanching and hearing difficulties, but only in workers with exposure to noise and hand transmitted vibration (HTV). AIMS:To explore the association in a community sample, including cases who lacked occupational exposure to noise or HTV. METHOD:A q...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.59.9.640

    authors: Palmer KT,Griffin MJ,Syddall HE,Pannett B,Cooper C,Coggon D

    更新日期:2002-09-01 00:00:00

  • Epidemiology of sick building syndrome and its associated risk factors in Singapore.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:To investigate the occurrence of sick building syndrome in a tropical city, and its relation to indoor air quality and other factors. METHODS:2856 office workers in 56 randomly selected public and private sector buildings were surveyed. The study consisted of a self administered questionnaire assessing symp...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.55.3.188

    authors: Ooi PL,Goh KT,Phoon MH,Foo SC,Yap HM

    更新日期:1998-03-01 00:00:00

  • Performance of self-reported occupational exposure compared to a job-exposure matrix approach in asthma and chronic rhinitis.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:Self-reported exposure to vapours, gas, dust or fumes (VGDF) has been widely used as an occupational exposure metric in epidemiological studies of chronic lung diseases. Our objective was to characterise the performance of VGDF for repeatability, systematic misclassification, and sensitivity and specificity ...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.2008.040022

    authors: Quinlan PJ,Earnest G,Eisner MD,Yelin EH,Katz PP,Balmes JR,Blanc PD

    更新日期:2009-03-01 00:00:00

  • Occupation and occupational exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals in male breast cancer: a case-control study in Europe.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:Male breast cancer is a rare disease of largely unknown aetiology. In addition to genetic and hormone-related risk factors, a large number of environmental chemicals are suspected of playing a role in breast cancer. The identification of occupations or occupational exposures associated with an increased inci...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究

    doi:10.1136/oem.2009.052175

    authors: Villeneuve S,Cyr D,Lynge E,Orsi L,Sabroe S,Merletti F,Gorini G,Morales-Suarez-Varela M,Ahrens W,Baumgardt-Elms C,Kaerlev L,Eriksson M,Hardell L,Févotte J,Guénel P

    更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00

  • Work related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic stressors in the South African workforce.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:The main objective of this study was to investigate exposure-response relations between adverse musculoskeletal outcomes and ergonomic exposure variables. METHODS:A cross sectional analytical study was conducted in 11 factories from seven sectors of manufacturing industry in South Africa. Exposure to workpl...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.52.1.46

    authors: Schierhout GH,Meyers JE,Bridger RS

    更新日期:1995-01-01 00:00:00

  • Occupational standing and change in the Ankle-Brachial Index: the Jackson Heart Study.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:A growing interest in reducing occupational sitting has resulted in public health efforts to encourage intermittent standing in workplaces. However, concerns have been raised that standing for prolonged periods may expose individuals to new health hazards, including lower limb atherosclerosis. These concerns...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oemed-2020-106905

    authors: Friel CP,Duran AT,Abdalla M,Unkart JT,Bellettiere J,Sims M,Correa A,Shimbo D,Diaz KM

    更新日期:2020-11-03 00:00:00

  • Proposal for the assessment of quantitative dermal exposure limits in occupational environments: Part 1. Development of a concept to derive a quantitative dermal occupational exposure limit.

    abstract::Dermal uptake of chemicals at the workplace may contribute considerably to the total internal exposure and so needs to be regulated. At present only qualitative warning signs--the "skin notations"--are available as instruments. An attempt was made to develop a quantitative dermal occupational exposure limit (DOEL) com...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1136/oem.55.12.795

    authors: Bos PM,Brouwer DH,Stevenson H,Boogaard PJ,de Kort WL,van Hemmen JJ

    更新日期:1998-12-01 00:00:00

  • Are there bidirectional relationships between psychosocial work characteristics and depressive symptoms? A fixed effects analysis of Swedish national panel survey data.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:Psychosocial work characteristics have been prospectively associated with depressive symptoms. However, methodological limitations have raised questions regarding causality. It is also unclear to what extent depressive symptoms affect the experience of the psychosocial work environment. We examined contempor...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oemed-2018-105450

    authors: Åhlin JK,LaMontagne AD,Magnusson Hanson LL

    更新日期:2019-07-01 00:00:00

  • Mortality and cancer incidence in a cohort of meatworkers.

    abstract:AIMS:To determine the risk of all cause mortality, cause specific mortality, and incident cancer in meatworkers. METHODS:In a retrospective cohort study, a list of members of a meatworkers union in Australia was matched with the national death and cancer registries. Standardised mortality ratios (SMR) and standardised...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.60.9.e4

    authors: Fritschi L,Fenwick S,Bulsara M

    更新日期:2003-09-01 00:00:00

  • Automobile industry occupations and bladder cancer: a population-based case-control study in southeastern Michigan, USA.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine whether employees in the automobile industry in Michigan are at elevated risk of urinary bladder cancer. METHODS:The authors conducted a population-based case-control study including 418 cases and 571 controls. History of employment within the automobile industry was coded according to the US C...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.2008.041616

    authors: Kobrosly RW,Meliker JR,Nriagu JO

    更新日期:2009-10-01 00:00:00

  • Rotating night shift work and risk of multiple sclerosis in the Nurses' Health Studies.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:Night shift work has been suggested as a possible risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). The objective of the present analysis was to prospectively evaluate the association of rotating night shift work history and MS risk in two female cohorts, the Nurses' Health Study (NHS) and NHSII. METHODS:A total of ...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oemed-2019-106016

    authors: Papantoniou K,Massa J,Devore E,Munger KL,Chitnis T,Ascherio A,Schernhammer ES

    更新日期:2019-10-01 00:00:00

  • Work related and individual predictors for incident neck pain among office employees working with video display units.

    abstract:AIMS:To investigate work related and individual factors as predictors for incident neck pain among office employees working with video display units (VDUs). METHODS:Employees in three administrative units of a medium sized city in Finland (n = 515) received mailed questionnaires in the baseline survey in 1998 and in t...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.60.7.475

    authors: Korhonen T,Ketola R,Toivonen R,Luukkonen R,Häkkänen M,Viikari-Juntura E

    更新日期:2003-07-01 00:00:00

  • Occupational sunlight exposure, polymorphism of glutathione S-transferase M1, and senile cataract risk.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The pathogenesis of cataract is influenced by a number of factors including oxidative stress. Glutathione S-transferase (GST) catalyses the nucleophilic addition of the thiol of GST to electrophilic acceptors. It is important for detoxification of xenobiotics in order to protect tissues from oxidative damage...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.2005.022343

    authors: Saadat M,Farvardin-Jahromi M

    更新日期:2006-07-01 00:00:00

  • Effects on the nervous system in different groups of workers exposed to aluminium.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:To investigate possible neurotoxic effects in groups of aluminium pot room and foundry workers, aluminium welders, and a small group of workers exposed to aluminium in the production of flake powder. METHODS:Exposure to aluminium was evaluated with aluminium concentrations in blood and urine as well as a que...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.58.7.453

    authors: Iregren A,Sjögren B,Gustafsson K,Hagman M,Nylén L,Frech W,Andersson M,Ljunggren KG,Wennberg A

    更新日期:2001-07-01 00:00:00

  • Epidemiological study of hard metal asthma.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:To elucidate factors contributing to hard metal asthma, the entire workforce of a corporation producing hard metal tools (n = 703) was examined. METHODS:The variables evaluated were the atopy reflected by immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody against mite allergen, history of exposure to hard metal, smoking, conc...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.53.3.188

    authors: Kusaka Y,Iki M,Kumagai S,Goto S

    更新日期:1996-03-01 00:00:00

  • Measurement of human exposure to biologically relevant fractions of inhaled aerosols.

    abstract::Aerosol sampling has evolved with changes in technology and our understanding of the importance of assessing the biologically relevant fractions of the total aerosol. During the past decade there has been international agreement on the definitions for the inhalable, thoracic, and respirable fractions and instruments h...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1136/oem.56.11.747

    authors: Cherrie JW,Aitken RJ

    更新日期:1999-11-01 00:00:00

  • Cross sectional and longitudinal study on selenium, glutathione peroxidase, smoking, and occupational exposure in coal miners.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:To understand the variations of selenium (Se) concentration relative to changes in occupational exposure to coal dust, taking into account age and changes in smoking habits in miners surveyed twice, in 1990 and 1994. To better understand the relation of Se concentration with glutathione peroxidase activities...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.58.4.239

    authors: Nadif R,Oryszczyn MP,Fradier-Dusch M,Hellier G,Bertrand JP,Pham QT,Kauffmann F

    更新日期:2001-04-01 00:00:00

  • Allergic airway disease in Italian bakers and pastry makers.

    abstract::A survey was carried out on respiratory symptoms and skin prick test response to common allergens (atopy), storage mites, and occupational allergens among 226 bakers and pastry makers from 105 small businesses in northern Italy. Atopy was present in 54 workers (23.4%); 40 workers (17.7%) were skin positive to at least...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.51.8.548

    authors: De Zotti R,Larese F,Bovenzi M,Negro C,Molinari S

    更新日期:1994-08-01 00:00:00

  • Prevalence of dermatoses and skin sensitisation associated with use of pesticides in fruit farmers of southern Taiwan.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:Agricultural workers are known to have occupational skin diseases. The prevalence and pattern of skin diseases are unknown in Taiwanese fruit farmers. The objective of this study is to determine the work exposure, prevalence of skin diseases, and sensitivity to common skin allergens and agricultural chemical...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.53.6.427

    authors: Guo YL,Wang BJ,Lee CC,Wang JD

    更新日期:1996-06-01 00:00:00

  • Prevalence and risk factors for latex allergy: a cross sectional study in a United Kingdom hospital.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence and risk factors for symptoms related to gloves, and the relation between symptoms and immunological evidence of type 1 hypersensitivity to latex in a United Kingdom health care setting. METHODS:A cross sectional survey was carried out among 773 employees at a British hospital. A...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.56.12.833

    authors: Smedley J,Jury A,Bendall H,Frew A,Coggon D

    更新日期:1999-12-01 00:00:00

  • Impact of depressive symptoms on worklife expectancy: a longitudinal study on Danish employees.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:Depressive symptoms are associated with sickness absence, work disability and unemployment, but little is known about worklife expectancy (WLE). This study investigates the impact of depressive symptoms on the WLE of a large sample of Danish employees. METHODS:We used occupational health survey data of 11 96...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oemed-2019-105961

    authors: Pedersen J,Thorsen SV,Andersen MF,Hanvold TN,Schlünssen V,Bültmann U

    更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00

  • Preventing kidney injury among sugarcane workers: promising evidence from enhanced workplace interventions.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:To assess if improvement of working conditions related to heat stress was associated with improved kidney health outcomes among sugarcane harvest workers in Chichigalpa, Nicaragua, a region heavily affected by the epidemic of chronic kidney disease of non-traditional origin. METHODS:Based on our findings du...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oemed-2020-106406

    authors: Glaser J,Hansson E,Weiss I,Wesseling C,Jakobsson K,Ekström U,Apelqvist J,Lucas R,Arias Monge E,Peraza S,Hogstedt C,Wegman DH

    更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00

  • Occupational exposure assessment in case-control studies: opportunities for improvement.

    abstract::Community based case-control studies are an efficient means to study disease aetiologies, and may be the only practical means to investigate rare diseases. However, exposure assessment remains problematic. We review the literature on the validity and reliability of common case-control exposure assessment methods: occu...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1136/oem.59.9.575

    authors: Teschke K,Olshan AF,Daniels JL,De Roos AJ,Parks CG,Schulz M,Vaughan TL

    更新日期:2002-09-01 00:00:00

  • Biological effects of inhaled magnesium sulphate whiskers in rats.

    abstract::Male Wistar rats were exposed to two types of magnesium sulphate whiskers by inhalation for six hours a day, five days a week, for four weeks (sub-chronic study), or for one year (chronic study) to clarify the biological effects of the whiskers. There were few whiskers detected in the rat lungs even at one day after t...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.51.7.492

    authors: Hori H,Kasai T,Haratake J,Ishimatsu S,Oyabu T,Yamato H,Higashi T,Tanaka I

    更新日期:1994-07-01 00:00:00

  • Occupational lifting and adverse pregnancy outcome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    abstract::This systematic review was conducted to help clarify the effect of lifting at work on pregnancy outcome, by focusing on specific exposure categories. A search in Medline and Embase identified 51 articles reporting association of spontaneous abortion (SA), preterm delivery (PTD) or small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infan...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析

    doi:10.1136/oemed-2019-106334

    authors: Croteau A

    更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00

  • Laboratory animal allergy: anaphylaxis from a needle injury.

    abstract::A 32 year old male research physician accidentally received a minor wound from a needle which had been previously used on rabbit tissue. Within 15 minutes serious anaphylactic reactions started and he was taken to hospital where his condition stabilised within five hours. Serum immunoglobulin E antibodies to rabbit ep...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.53.8.573

    authors: Watt AD,McSharry CP

    更新日期:1996-08-01 00:00:00

  • Chronic bronchitis and urban air pollution in an international study.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:The chronic effects of urban air pollution are not well known. The authors' aim was to investigate the association between the prevalence and new onset of chronic bronchitis and urban air pollution. METHODS:Subjects from the general population randomly selected for the European Community Respiratory Health ...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究

    doi:10.1136/oem.2006.027995

    authors: Sunyer J,Jarvis D,Gotschi T,Garcia-Esteban R,Jacquemin B,Aguilera I,Ackerman U,de Marco R,Forsberg B,Gislason T,Heinrich J,Norbäck D,Villani S,Künzli N

    更新日期:2006-12-01 00:00:00

  • Cost-benefit analysis in occupational health: a comparison of intervention scenarios for occupational asthma and rhinitis among bakery workers.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:Use of cost-benefit analysis in occupational health increases insight into the intervention strategy that maximises the cost-benefit ratio. This study presents a methodological framework identifying the most important elements of a cost-benefit analysis for occupational health settings. One of the main aims ...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1136/oem.2011.064709

    authors: Meijster T,van Duuren-Stuurman B,Heederik D,Houba R,Koningsveld E,Warren N,Tielemans E

    更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00

  • Effect of an office ergonomic randomised controlled trial among workers with neck and upper extremity pain.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Office computer workers are at increased risk for neck/upper extremity (UE) musculoskeletal pain. METHODS:A seven-month office ergonomic intervention study evaluated the effect of two engineering controls plus training on neck/UE pain and mechanical exposures in 113 computer workers, including a 3-month fol...

    journal_title:Occupational and environmental medicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验

    doi:10.1136/oemed-2014-102160

    authors: Dropkin J,Kim H,Punnett L,Wegman DH,Warren N,Buchholz B

    更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00