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Air pollution is a major contributor to the development of disease and premature death. It also represents the largest environmental risk factor to human health (WHO 2016). Exposure to air pollution increases the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease, stroke and lung cancer.

Air pollution is recognized globally as a major contributor to the development of disease and premature death and represents the largest environmental risk factor to human health (WHO 2016). Exposure to air pollution increases the risk of premature mortality from heart disease, stroke and lung...

Traffic is a major source of air pollution especially in urban areas. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is a mixture of pollutants from vehicle exhaust, tire and brake wear, other particles such as road dust, and evaporation of fuels from engine components.

Traffic is a major source of air pollution especially in urban areas. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is a mixture of pollutants from vehicle exhaust and other particles such as road dust, evaporation of fuels, and tire and brake wear.

Health Canada is responsible for conducting health risk assessments on air pollution as part of the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda. This includes assessment of the health effects of air pollution produced by industry to support development of regulations governing industrial emissions.

Learn about sources of traffic-related air pollution, its health effects and how to minimize your risk.

Find out how indoor air pollution can affect your health, who is at risk for getting sick and what symptoms you may experience because of air pollution.