Search Results - "Int Panis, L"
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Factors influencing SARS-CoV-2 infection rate in Belgian nursing home residents during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic
Published in Epidemiology and infection (22-02-2022)“…In April 2020, Belgium experienced high numbers of fatal COVID-19 cases among nursing home (NH) residents. In response, a mass testing campaign was organised…”
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No exercise-induced increase in serum BDNF after cycling near a major traffic road
Published in Neuroscience letters (15-08-2011)“…► Commuting by bike is healthy, exercise increases BDNF and brain plasticity. ► Air pollution exposure is linked to negative neurological effects. ► We…”
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Exposure assessment of a cyclist to PM₁₀ and ultrafine particles
Published in The Science of the total environment (01-02-2009)“…Estimating personal exposure to air pollution is a crucial component in identifying high-risk populations and situations. It will enable policy makers to…”
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Negative effects of ultrafine particle exposure during forced exercise on the expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in the hippocampus of rats
Published in Neuroscience (25-10-2012)“…Highlights ► We exposed 4 groups of rats to exercise or rest in ambient air or UFP-polluted air. ► Gene expression in hippocampus, prefrontal cortex and…”
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Integration of population mobility in the evaluation of air quality measures on local and regional scales
Published in Atmospheric environment (1994) (01-11-2012)“…By focussing on air pollutant concentration levels only, the variation in population mobility is not taken into account when assessing the exposure…”
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PM, NOx and CO2 emission reductions from speed management policies in Europe
Published in Transport policy (2011)“…Speed reduction measures rank among the most common schemes to improve traffic safety. Recently many urban streets or entire districts were converted into 30…”
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Dynamics of ultrafine particles inside a roadway tunnel
Published in Environmental monitoring and assessment (01-12-2015)“…Size-segregated ultrafine particles from motor vehicles were investigated in the Craeybeckx tunnel (E19 motorway, Antwerp, Belgium) at two measurement sites,…”
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Perceived accessibility is an important factor in transport choice — Results from the AVENUE project
Published in Journal of transport & health (01-03-2016)“…Stimulating active transport by encouraging replacement of short-distance car trips by active transport modes such as cycling or walking has become a popular…”
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Assessing the environmental impact associated with different trip purposes
Published in Transportation research. Part D, Transport and environment (01-01-2013)“…► Vehicle emissions are determined largely by the vehicle type and the vehicle speed. ► Marginal concentration increases depend on the time of day. ► Not every…”
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Annual, seasonal, and morning rush hour Land Use Regression models for black carbon in a school catchment area of Milan, Italy
Published in Environmental research (01-09-2019)“…The European Environment Agency has identified Northern Italy as one of the most polluted areas in Europe. Among air contaminants, black carbon (BC) has been…”
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Presentation and evaluation of an integrated model chain to respond to traffic- and health-related policy questions
Published in Environmental modelling & software : with environment data news (01-02-2013)“…There is often a large discrepancy between the questions raised by policy makers and the responses offered by scientists. Current modeling approaches do not…”
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Cycling exposure and infrastructural correlates in a Flemish adolescent population
Published in Journal of transport & health (01-03-2020)“…Infrastructure adjusted to cyclists can be used as a tool to reduce cycling crashes and injuries. To increase cycling frequency and safety, a population's…”
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An uncertainty analysis of air pollution externalities from road transport in Belgium in 2010
Published in The Science of the total environment (01-12-2004)“…Although stricter standards for vehicles will reduce emissions to air significantly by 2010, a number of problems will remain, especially related to…”
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Perceived health status associated with transport choice for short distance trips
Published in Preventive medicine reports (01-01-2015)“…Abstract Background This study examines the association between active transport and perceived general health, perceived psychological wellbeing and a healthy…”
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On the spatial distribution and respiratory environment of benthic macroinvertebrates in ponds
Published in Hydrobiologia (1996)“…The influence of oxygen distribution in a shallow water on the spatial distribution of the macrobenthic fauna has been investigated. We studied both the…”
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Exposure measurement in bicycle safety analysis: A review of the literature
Published in Accident analysis and prevention (01-11-2015)“…•Exposure measurement is underreported in bicycle safety literature.•Well-maintained bicycle specific infrastructure improves bicycle safety.•Men have higher…”
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The climate change mitigation effects of daily active travel in cities
Published in Transportation research. Part D, Transport and environment (01-04-2021)“…•How much CO2 can be saved by walking, cycling and e-biking in towns and cities?•Cyclists had 84% lower CO2 emissions from all daily travel than…”
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Characteristics of bicycle crashes in an adolescent population in Flanders (Belgium)
Published in Accident analysis and prevention (01-12-2016)“…•79% of the bicycle crash are caused by human error.•12% of the reported crashes are registered in official statistics.•Bicycle crashes involving a car account…”
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Cyclist crash rates and risk factors in a prospective cohort in seven European cities
Published in Accident analysis and prevention (01-06-2020)“…•Prospective cohort study of over four thousand cyclists in seven European cities.•Longitudinal crash and exposure data enable crash risk analysis at…”
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Factors influencing SARS-CoV-2 infection rate in Belgian nursing homes' residents during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic
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