How to Outsmart Pollution While Cycling
Cycling in urban areas offers health benefits, but exposes riders to pollutants. Researchers emphasize separate cycling lanes & pollution reduction to ensure sustainable and healthier commuting options.
In bustling cities like Mexico City, where traffic congestion and air pollution are everyday challenges, cycling has emerged as an increasingly popular mode of transportation. Not only does it offer a sustainable and efficient way to navigate crowded streets, but it also provides numerous health benefits.
However, recent research indicates that regular cyclists may face higher exposure to pollutants due to their increased respiratory rate. This issue was highlighted by Patricia Segura Medina, a tutor in the PhD in Biomedical Sciences at UNAM, affiliated with the Department of Bronchial Hyperreactivity at the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER).
