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Exercise and outdoor ambient air pollution.

A J Carlisle1, N C Sharp

  • 1School of Sport Exercise and Leisure, University of Surrey Roehampton, London SW15 3SN, UK. A.Carlisle@roehampton.ac.uk

British Journal of Sports Medicine
|July 31, 2001
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Athletes should avoid roadside exercise due to air pollution risks, especially ozone (O3), which can impair lung function and athletic performance. Even with controlled levels in the UK, exercising outdoors carries potential health impacts.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Sports Science
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Air pollution poses risks to human health, with particular concern for individuals engaged in physical activity.
  • Understanding ambient air pollutant levels and their impact on athletes is crucial for public health guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on air pollutant levels damaging to human health and athletes.
  • To assess current UK ambient air pollutant levels.
  • To determine if athletes face elevated risks from air pollution.

Main Methods:

  • Literature survey of six major urban air pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), ozone (O3), particulate matter (PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Main Results:

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  • Carbon monoxide (CO) negatively affects athletic performance.
  • Ozone (O3) presents a significant risk to exercising athletes, potentially impairing lung function and performance.
  • Particulate matter (PM10) is a concern, with potential for magnified exposure to associated toxins during exercise.

Conclusions:

  • Exercising near roadsides is discouraged for athletes and exercisers due to air pollution.
  • Ozone (O3) is particularly harmful to athletes, with peak concentrations often found in rural areas on warm, sunny days.