47/100

Environment

Roadside & Traffic Air

Moderate burden — Roadside & Traffic Air adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Living, running, or cycling next to heavy traffic.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
6
Everyday exposure
6
Persistence
2

Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 47 places roadside & traffic air in the Moderate band. The chemical-hazard rating is what drives the score down. Traffic exhaust delivers PM2.5, benzene and ultrafine particles. Move workouts to parks and back streets, and filter indoor air near busy roads.

Cleaner swap → Exercise away from traffic; filter home air.
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Frequently asked questions

Is roadside & traffic air a toxic exposure?

Roadside & Traffic Air has a Detox Score of 47 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Traffic exhaust delivers PM2.5, benzene and ultrafine particles. Move workouts to parks and back streets, and filter indoor air near busy roads.

What is a safer alternative to roadside & traffic air?

A lower-exposure swap for roadside & traffic air is: Exercise away from traffic; filter home air. Traffic exhaust delivers PM2.5, benzene and ultrafine particles. Move workouts to parks and back streets, and filter indoor air near busy roads.

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