Recent results from the Children's Health Study show many health impacts from traffic exhaust. Children who live near a major highway are more likely to develop asthma and respiratory diseases, and their lung development may also be stunted.
Living or going to school near a busy road or freeway is linked to:
- Increased rates of asthma.
- Low lung development.
- Exacerbation of asthma, including more doctor and emergency room visits, and complications such as bronchitis.
