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Potential health impact of switching from car to public transportation when commuting to work

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  • Morabia, A.
  • Mirer, F.E.
  • Amstislavski, T.M.
  • Eisl, H.M.
  • Werbe-Fuentes, J.
  • Gorczynski, J.
  • Goranson, C.
  • Wolff, M.S.
  • Markowitz, S.B.

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We assessed humidity-corrected particulate matter (PM2.5)exposure and physical activity (using global positioning system monitors and diaries) among 18 peoplewho commuted by car to Queens College, New York, New York, for 5 days and then switched to commuting for the next 5 days via public transportation. The PM2.5 differed little between car and public transportation commutes (1.41μg/M3 min; P=.226). Commuting by public transportation rather than by car increased energy expenditure (+124 kcal/day; P<.001) equivalent to the loss of 1 pound of body fat per 6 weeks.

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  • Morabia, A. & Mirer, F.E. & Amstislavski, T.M. & Eisl, H.M. & Werbe-Fuentes, J. & Gorczynski, J. & Goranson, C. & Wolff, M.S. & Markowitz, S.B., 2010. "Potential health impact of switching from car to public transportation when commuting to work," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(12), pages 2388-2391.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.190132_2
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.190132
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