[sustran] Re: fwd: Re: Health effects of traffic on occupants!!

[Roland Sapsford]

Many thanks for the helpful replies - I have received several from different
lists and when I get a minute I'll collate them all and post them out.

Thank you on behalf of the students and myself

Roland Sapsford



Antony Julian Plumbe wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Further to my message yesterday, may I suggest the
> following UK Government publication:-
>
> Department of Health (1998). Quantification of the
> Effects of Air Pollution on Health in the United
> Kingdom. Committee on the Medical Effects of Air
> Pollution. Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London.
>
> I doubt if it will answer fully your very specific
> questions but it may help.
>
> Tony Plumbe.
>
> --- Begin Forwarded Message ---
>
> Hi,
> The British Medical Association have recently published a
> book on Health and Transport. May I suggest you search for
> their website and see if the book is there. I have yet to
> see the book but understand it covers that which you seek.
>
> Tony Plumbe.
>
> > Hi
> >
> > I have been asked by a group of public health students for information
> > on the way:
> >
> > (i) driving affects health, as compared with other modes of travel (eg
> > stress, heart disease, peace of mind) in the short and long term.
> > (ii) construction of new roads and induced traffic has affected the
> > health issues in (i) above.
> > (iii) new roads designed to speed up traffic flow have affected the way
> > drivers perceive pedestrians etc who must now cross the road (social or
> > ethical 'health')
> >
> > Most info sources are usually focussed on effects on others of driving.
> > I'd be very grateful if anyone can help in this area.
> >
> > Best wishes
> > Roland Sapsford
> > Wellington, New Zealand
>
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