A Study on the Lung Health of School Children Travelling By School Buses and Air-Conditioned Vehicles: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the impact of different transportation methods on the lung health of school children.
• Conducted a cross-sectional observational study
• Compared children traveling by non-AC buses and air-conditioned vehicles
• Evaluated the effects of air pollution and exposure duration on respiratory health
• Children on non-AC buses showed higher susceptibility to air pollution
• Longer travel distances correlated with increased respiratory issues
• Higher rates of school absenteeism linked to poorer lung health