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Study to investigate if cyclists are putting their health at risk----- one for Geoff.
Study to investigate if cyclists are putting their health at risk
* Robyn Ironside * From: The Courier-Mail * March 29, 2011 8:21AM CYCLISTS are being sought for a world-first study into how much damage is done to their health by riding on polluted roadways. Queensland University of Technology PhD student Thomas Cole-Hunter wants to find out how much air particle pollution is being ingested by cyclists and what harm it causes. "It's something that needs to be looked at," he said. "People are trying to do the right thing for their health and reduce congestion but are they putting themselves at risk of chronic disease by doing so?'' Paul French from the CBD Bicycle User's Group (BUG) welcomed the study but said of more concern to cyclists was being hit by a car or a truck on busy roads. "Even during bike week, one of our group leaders was knocked off his bike by a bus in Ipswich,'' Mr French said. "We'd just like to see more roadspace dedicated to cyclists and more cycleways built.'' At least 30 cyclists are needed for the study. Anyone interested in taking part in the six-month study should email Mr Cole-Hunter Anyone interested in the six-month study should email |
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Study to investigate if cyclists are putting their health atrisk ----- one for Geoff.
Rob wrote:
CYCLISTS are being sought for a world-first study into how much damage is done to their health by riding on polluted roadways. Hmm, how will they separate out the damage done by VOCs in the office they are commuting to each day? |
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