Time Series Study of Air Pollution Health Effects in COPSAC Children

4 Results

4.1 Population 1 - Inner City Copenhagen
4.2 Population 2 - Copenhagen Suburbs
4.3 Population 3 - Rest Of Zealand

Results are presented separately for three study populations defined in Section 2.1. Each table presents estimated effect of a unit increase in a pollutant using the GAM model (Section 3.1) with three lag modeling methods: single day exposure lag model, the unconstrained distributed lag model, and the 6-day moving average (Section 3.2). Each table presents results for a single pollutant, from all measuring stations available for that pollutant. Effect of confounders, temperature and time, are presented elsewhere (Appendix D).

4.1 Population 1 – Inner City Copenhagen

From Table 4.1.1, 6-day moving average results indicate that Copenhagen city background levels of CO are positively but not significantly associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in inner city, while street level concentrations of CO are significantly positively associated with the outcome. An increase in 1 ppm in 6-day average CO measured at street level (Jagtvej and HCAB) is associated with 1.89 fold and 3.11 fold (with wide confidence intervals) increase respectively in in new cases of respiratory children living in Copenhagen inner city the following

Table 4.1.1: CO (ppm) effect in Population 1

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.699 1.626
Lag 0 1.410 0.344 (0.58) 0.56 1.810 0.593 (0.680) 0.38
Lag 1 0.773 -0.257 (0.60) 0.67 0.435 -0.831 (0.775) 0.28
Lag 2 2.053 0.719 (0.56) 0.20 1.516 0.416 (0.725) 0.56
Lag 3 3.455 1.240 (0.54) 0.02 2.944 1.080 (0.710) 0.13
Lag 4 1.991 0.689 (0.57) 0.23 1.171 0.158 (0.745) 0.83
Lag 5 1.701 0.531 (0.58) 0.35 1.061 0.059 (0.682) 0.93
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 4.898 1.589 (0.95) 0.10
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.699 1.573
Lag 0 1.112 0.106 (0.15) 0.48 0.987 -0.013 (0.312) 0.94
Lag 1 1.086 0.082 (0.15) 0.57 0.851 -0.161 (0.180) 0.37
Lag 2 1.396 0.334 (0.15) 0.02 1.365 0.311 (0.172) 0.07
Lag 3 1.492 0.400 (0.15) 0.01 1.211 0.191 (0.176) 0.28
Lag 4 1.314 0.273 (0.15) 0.07 1.096 0.092 (0.176) 0.60
Lag 5 1.293 0.257 (0.15) 0.08 1.228 0.206 (0.166) 0.22
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.894 0.638 (0.27) 0.02
HCAB (Street Level)
n 775 735
Lag 0 1.305 0.266 (0.24) 0.26 1.067 0.065 (0.269) 0.80
Lag 1 1.428 0.356 (0.24) 0.13 1.195 0.178 (0.280) 0.52
Lag 2 1.504 0.408 (0.24) 0.08 1.282 0.249 (0.279) 0.37
Lag 3 1.427 0.356 (0.24) 0.13 1.224 0.203 (0.284) 0.48
Lag 4 1.498 0.404 (0.24) 0.09 1.317 0.275 (0.285) 0.33
Lag 5 1.188 0.172 (0.24) 0.48 1.144 0.135 (0.268) 0.62
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 3.110 1.134 (0.465) 0.01

days. Estimates from a single day exposure lag models and unconstrained distributed lag model, indicate for all, background and street levels, that concurrent day pollution has weak effect on the development of the symptoms on the same day, but that effect increases and lasts over several days, peaking at around 2 (street levels) or 3 (background levels) days delay.

Table 4.1.2: NOx (ppb) effect on Population 1

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.621 1.533
Lag 0 1.000 -0.000 (0.01) 0.98 1.000 0.000 (0.01) 0.97
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.84 0.997 -0.003 (0.01) 0.72
Lag 2 1.012 0.012 (0.01) 0.05 1.009 0.009 (0.01) 0.23
Lag 3 1.013 0.013 (0.01) 0.02 1.010 0.010 (0.01) 0.16
Lag 4 1.007 0.007 (0.01) 0.26 1.002 0.002 (0.01) 0.79
Lag 5 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.61 0.998 -0.007 (0.01) 0.81
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.019 0.019 (0.01) 0.07
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.668 1.572
Lag 0 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.98 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.59
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.78 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.37
Lag 2 1.005 0.005 (0.00) 0.01 1.005 0.005 (0.00) 0.02
Lag 3 1.004 0.004 (0.00) 0.04 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.58
Lag 4 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.18 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.70
Lag 5 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.19 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.40
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.006 0.006 (0.00) 0.05
HCAB (Street Level)
n 767 731
Lag 0 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.28 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.61
Lag 1 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.19 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.35
Lag 2 1.005 0.005 (0.00) 0.00 1.004 0.004 (0.00) 0.03
Lag 3 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.06 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.36
Lag 4 1.004 0.004 (0.00) 0.05 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.29
Lag 5 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.30 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.68
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.013 0.013 (0.00) 0.00

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

In Table 4.1.2, 6-day average results indicate that Copenhagen city background levels of NOx are positively and borderline significantly associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in inner city, whereas the association is significant in one street station. A unit increase in 6-day average city background NOx pollution levels results in 1.9 % increase in new respiratory cases the next day, while a unit increase in 6-day average street level NOx pollution at Jagtvej and HCAB results in 0.6% and 1.3% increase in new respiratory cases the next day respectively. Looking at estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models, for all, background and street levels, it can be seen that concurrent day pollution has weak or no effect on the development of the new respiratory symptoms. This effect is increasing with a few days' delay, that seems to be strongest with a 3-day delay at city background levels, and 2-day delay at street levels.

In Table 4.1.3, 6-day average results indicate that there is positive but no significant association between Copenhagen city and street level NO2 pollution levels and development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in inner city. Looking at estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models, for background and street NO2 levels, it can be seen that concurrent day pollution has weak or no effect on the development of the new respiratory symptoms, but as seen in NOx, this effect is increasing with a delay, that seems to be strongest with a 2-day delay.

Table 4.1.3: NO2 (ppb) effect on Population 1

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.621 1.533
Lag 0 0.991 -0.009 (0.01) 0.46 0.995 -0.004 (0.01) 0.74
Lag 1 1.000 -0.000 (0.01) 0.97 0.989 -0.011 (0.01) 0.50
Lag 2 1.025 0.025 (0.01) 0.03 1.024 0.024 (0.01) 0.11
Lag 3 1.029 0.029 (0.01) 0.01 1.011 0.011 (0.01) 0.47
Lag 4 1.016 0.016 (0.01) 0.17 1.004 0.005 (0.01) 0.79
Lag 5 1.015 0.015 (0.01) 0.20 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.83
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.032 0.031 (0.02) 0.10
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.668 1.572
Lag 0 0.994 -0.006 (0.01) 0.41 0.992 -0.008 (0.01) 0.36
Lag 1 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.57 0.990 -0.010 (0.01) 0.27
Lag 2 1.011 0.011 (0.01) 0.10 1.019 0.019 (0.01) 0.04
Lag 3 1.007 0.007 (0.01) 0.32 0.999 -0.000 (0.01) 0.95
Lag 4 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.47 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.77
Lag 5 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.39 1.004 0.004 (0.01) 0.60
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.009 0.009 (0.01) 0.46
HCAB (Street Level)
n 767 731
Lag 0 1.000 -0.000 (0.01) 0.99 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.66
Lag 1 1.011 0.011 (0.01) 0.24 0.997 -0.003 (0.01) 0.77
Lag 2 1.026 0.026 (0.01) 0.01 1.029 0.029 (0.01) 0.01
Lag 3 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.35 0.993 -0.007 (0.01) 0.55
Lag 4 1.012 0.012 (0.01) 0.19 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.58
Lag 5 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.54 0.997 -0.003 (0.01) 0.76
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.025 0.025 (0.02) 0.11

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

In Table 4.1.4 can be seen that Copenhagen city background O3 is positively but not significantly associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in inner city. This effect seems to be strongest after 2-day lag. However, Copenhagen city street level O3 is negatively associated with the outcome, with this protective effect being more or less constant over the 5 days. Thus, a 1 ppb increase in 6-day average Jagtvej and HCAB O3 levels is associated with a 2% and 4.5% decrease in new respiratory cases in children the following days.

Table 4.1.5 shows that the incidence of new respiratory symptoms is positively and borderline significant with respect to the 6-day moving average model associated with the Copenhagen city background levels of PM10. The estimate indicate that a 1 /m³ increase in 6-day average PM10 Copenhagen city background levels results in 1% increase in development of new respiratory symptoms in children living in inner city the next 5 days. Estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models indicate that the effect is delayed with the strongest effect after 3 or 4 days.

Table 4.1.4: O3 (ppb) effect on Population 1

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 324 309
Lag 0 1.012 0.012 (0.05) 0.81 1.034 0.034 (0.06) 0.60
Lag 1 1.011 0.011 (0.05) 0.82 0.897 -0.109 (0.08) 0.15
Lag 2 1.168 0.155 (0.06) 0.01 1.282 0.248 (0.08) 0.00
Lag 3 0.966 -0.035 (0.05) 0.49 0.890 -0.116 (0.06) 0.07
Lag 4 0.971 -0.029 (0.05) 0.56 0.992 -0.008 (0.07) 0.91
Lag 5 0.970 -0.031 (0.05) 0.54 0.956 -0.046 (0.06) 0.48
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.022 0.022 (0.08) 0.77
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.680 1.599
Lag 0 0.986 -0.014 (0.01) 0.06 0.990 -0.010 (0.01) 0.36
Lag 1 0.991 -0.009 (0.01) 0.25 1.020 0.020 (0.01) 0.10
Lag 2 0.984 -0.016 (0.01) 0.04 0.991 -0.009 (0.01) 0.46
Lag 3 0.978 -0.023 (0.01) 0.00 0.981 -0.018 (0.01) 0.14
Lag 4 0.989 -0.011 (0.01) 0.16 1.013 -0.013 (0.01) 0.28
Lag 5 0.984 -0.011 (0.01) 0.03 0.982 -0.018 (0.01) 0.09
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.980 -0.020 (0.01) 0.05
HCAB (Street Level)
n 683 655
Lag 0 0.993 -0.007 (0.01) 0.50 0.991 -0.009 (0.01) 0.47
Lag 1 0.993 -0.007 (0.01) 0.52 1.000 0.000 (0.01) 0.98
Lag 2 0.982 -0.018 (0.01) 0.08 0.988 -0.012 (0.01) 0.42
Lag 3 0.983 -0.017 (0.01) 0.11 0.987 -0.013 (0.01) 0.35
Lag 4 0.990 -0.010 (0.01) 0.36 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.92
Lag 5 0.985 -0.015 (0.01) 0.14 0.986 -0.014 (0.01) 0.28
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.955 -0.046 (0.02) 0.00

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.1.5: PM10 (µg/m³)(combined with HCØ measurements and extrapolated values from Jagtvej) effect on Population 1

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.274 1.060
Lag 0 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.93 1.002 0.002 (0.01) 0.77
Lag 1 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.71 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.49
Lag 2 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.64 1.000 0.000 (0.01) 0.95
Lag 3 1.008 0.008 (0.00) 0.03 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.83
Lag 4 1.007 0.007 (0.00) 0.04 1.009 0.009 (0.01) 0.18
Lag 5 1.003 0.004 (0.00) 0.42 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.49
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.010 0.010 (0.01) 0.07

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.1.6 shows that there is a positive but non-significant association between both, street level (Jagtvej) and rural level (Valby) PM10 and incidence of respiratory illness in small children living in inner city. The distributed lag models indicate, in agreement with city background PM10 results, that this association is strongest after 3 to 4 day lag.

Table 4.1.6: PM10 (µg/m³) (measured by SM200 gravimetric method) effect on Population 1

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
Jagtvej (Street Level)
N 784 663
Lag 0 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.96 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.45
Lag 1 0.999 -0.000 (0.01) 0.91 0.989 -0.011 (0.01) 0.16
Lag 2 1.004 0.004 (0.01) 0.35 1.004 0.004 (0.01) 0.60
Lag 3 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.04 1.006 0.006(0.01) 0.41
Lag 4 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.04 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.89
Lag 5 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.40 0.998 -0.002 (0.01) 0.76
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.004 0.004 (0.01) 0.54
Lille Valby (Rural Level)
n 723 607
Lag 0 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.62 1.002 0.002 (0.01) 0.81
Lag 1 1.002 0.002 (0.01) 0.67 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.63
Lag 2 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.245 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.92
Lag 3 1.009 0.009 (0.01) 0.08 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.53
Lag 4 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.11 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.62
Lag 5 1.000 0.000 (0.01) 0.94 0.990 -0.009 (0.01) 0.26
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.86

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.1.7 shows that, according to a 6-day moving average model, there is negative and no significant association between HCAB street level ultrafine particles PM2,5 and respiratory disease incidence in small children living in inner city of Copenhagen. However, single day exposure lag model points at strong positive association with some delay of from 2 to 4 days. Unconstrained distributed lag model points at positive association at 2-day lag. Note that this analysis is limited by a small amount of PM2.5 data.

Table 4.1.7: PM2.5 (µg/m³) (measured by SM200 gravimetric method) effect on Population 1

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCAB (Street Level)
n 392 355
Lag 0 0.992 -0.008 (0.02) 0.61 0.992 -0.001 (0.02) 0.65
Lag 1 0.991 -0.009 (0.02) 0.57 0.980 -0.020 (0.02) 0.35
Lag 2 1.018 0.018 (0.01) 0.13 1.029 0.028 (0.02) 0.06
Lag 3 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.68 0.981 -0.019 (0.02) 0.34
Lag 4 1.012 0.012 (0.01) 0.35 1.001 0.009 (0.02) 0.61
Lag 5 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.67 0.994 -0.006 (0.02) 0.73
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.992 -0.008 (0.02) 0.69

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.1.8 shows that there is no significant effect of neither, Copenhagen city background or street TON (part. /m³) levels on the incidence of respiratory disease in small children living in Copenhagen inner city. The estimates presented in the table are multiplied by 100. The 6-day average moving average model indicate no or a negative association between TON city background levels and the development of respiratory symptoms, but results from single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag model indicate positive association at 4-day lag. The street TON levels show a positive non-significant association to the outcome with a 3-day lag for Jagtvej. Note that analyses with TON are based on a limited amount of available data.

Table 4.1.8: TON (part./m³) (x100) effect on Population 1

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR×100 β (se)×100 p RR×100 β (se)×100 p
HCØ (City Background)
n 415 315
Lag 0 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.26 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.79
Lag 1 0.995 -0.005 (0.00) 0.09 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.39
Lag 2 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.78 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.77
Lag 3 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.98 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.54
Lag 4 1.005 0.005 (0.00) 0.05 1.005 0.005 (0.00) 0.17
Lag 5 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.88 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.84
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.71
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 175 142
Lag 0 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.90 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.28
Lag 1 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.07 1.004 0.004 (0.00) 0.03
Lag 2 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.60 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.26
Lag 3 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.01 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.06
Lag 4 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.32 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.63
Lag 5 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.68 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.43
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.15
HCAB (Street Level)
n 307 255
Lag 0 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.24 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.90
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.20 0.999 -0.000 (0.00) 0.59
Lag 2 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.99 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.38
Lag 3 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.29 1.005 0.000 (0.00) 0.53
Lag 4 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.34 1.003 0.000 (0.00) 0.67
Lag 5 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.57 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.03
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.40

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient, p - p value

4.2 Population 2 – Copenhagen Suburbs

From Table 4.2.1, 6-day moving average results indicate that Copenhagen city background levels of CO are not or if anything negatively associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in Copenhagen suburbs, while street level concentrations of CO are positively but far from significantly associated with the outcome. Estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models, indicate that, consistently for all, background and street levels, positive association with the outcome may appear with 4-day lag.

Table 4.2.1: CO (ppm)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
N 1.647 1.574
Lag 0 0.473 -0.749 (0.37) 0.08 0.567 -0.567 (0.51) 0.27
Lag 1 0.584 -0.537 (0.38) 0.21 0.647 -0.436 (0.57) 0.43
Lag 2 1.258 0.229 (0.39) 0.57 1.614 0.479 (0.53) 0.37
Lag 3 1.247 0.221 (0.35) 0.59 1.257 0.229 (0.43) 0.67
Lag 4 1.156 0.145 (0.35) 0.73 1.281 0.248 (0.46) 0.65
Lag 5 1.156 -0.145 (0.36) 0.73 0.781 -0.247 (0.50) 0.62
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.930 -0.073 (0.67) 0.91
Jagtvej (Street Level)
N 1.617 1.521
Lag 0 0.873 -0.135 (0.11) 0.21 0.849 -0.164 (0.12) 0.18
Lag 1 0.964 -0.036 (0.11) 0.73 1.079 0.076 (0.13) 0.54
Lag 2 0.959 -0.042 (0.11) 0.73 0.949 -0.052 (0.13) 0.68
Lag 3 0.996 -0.004 (0.11) 0.97 0.936 -0.062 (0.13) 0.62
Lag 4 1.184 0.169 (0.11) 0.11 1.200 0.183 (0.12) 0.14
Lag 5 1.096 0.092 (0.11) 0.38 1.057 0.056 (0.12) 0.64
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.052 0.051 (0.18) 0.78
HCAB (Street Level)
N 774 734
Lag 0 1.020 0.020 (0.17) 0.91 0.962 -0.038 (0.19) 0.84
Lag 1 1.016 0.015 (0.17) 0.93 0.995 -0.005 (0.20) 0.98
Lag 2 1.169 0.156 (0.17) 0.35 1.135 0.127 (0.20) 0.53
Lag 3 1.086 0.083 (0.17) 0.63 0.984 -0.016 (0.21) 0.94
Lag 4 1.375 0.319 (0.17) 0.06 1.409 0.343 (0.20) 0.08
Lag 5 1.080 0.077 (0.17) 0.65 0.947 -0.054 (0.19) 0.78
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.263 0.233 (0.32) 0.47

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

In Table 4.2.2, 6-day moving average results indicate that Copenhagen city background levels of NOx are not associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in Copenhagen suburbs, while street level concentrations of NOx are positively but not significantly associated with the outcome. Estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models, indicate that consistently for all, background and street levels, positive effect on the outcome is strongest at 4-day lag.

Table 4.2.2: NOx (ppb)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.569 1.481
Lag 0 0.993 -0.007 (0.00) 0.18 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.51
Lag 1 0.994 -0.006 (0.00) 0.19 0.994 -0.006 (0.01) 0.33
Lag 2 1.006 0.006 (0.00) 0.20 1.009 0.009 (0.01) 0.09
Lag 3 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.75 0.999 -0.001 (0.01) 0.85
Lag 4 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.60 1.004 0.004 (0.01) 0.41
Lag 5 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.94 0.999 -0.001 (0.01) 0.87
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.004 0.004 (0.01) 0.62
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.616 1.520
Lag 0 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.45 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.49
Lag 1 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.81 1.000 0.001 (0.00) 0.74
Lag 2 1.000 -0.002 (0.00) 0.95 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.95
Lag 3 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.71 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.39
Lag 4 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.14 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.17
Lag 5 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.55 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.81
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.73
HCAB (Street Level)
n 766 730
Lag 0 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.83 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.74
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.31 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.63
Lag 2 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.16 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.30
Lag 3 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.60 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.71
Lag 4 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.05 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.09
Lag 5 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.73 0.999 -0.000 (0.00) 0.74
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.004 0.004 (0.00) 0.13

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.2.3 show that the NO2 levels Copenhagen city background and streets are only weakly and far from significantly with respect to 6-day average associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in Copenhagen suburbs. Estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models points to possible positive associations with 3-4 days lag.

Table 4.2.3: NO2 (ppb)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.569 1.481
Lag 0 0.992 -0.008 (0.00) 0.36 0.994 -0.005 (0.01) 0.58
Lag 1 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.62 1.000 -0.000 (0.01) 0.99
Lag 2 1.008 0.008 (0.00) 0.31 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.57
Lag 3 1.011 0.011 (0.00) 0.17 1.010 0.010 (0.01) 0.37
Lag 4 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.73 1.002 0.002 (0.01) 0.86
Lag 5 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.77 0.998 -0.002 (0.01) 0.85
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.014 0.0135 (0.01) 0.36
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.616 1.520
Lag 0 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.61 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.54
Lag 1 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.96 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.67
Lag 2 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.85 0.999 -0.001 (0.01) 0.88
Lag 3 1.004 0.004 (0.00) 0481 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.92
Lag 4 1.008 0.008 (0.00) 0.13 1.009 0.008 (0.01) 0.18
Lag 5 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.99 0.997 -0.003 (0.01) 0.60
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.51
HCAB (Street Level)
n 766 730
Lag 0 0.999 -0.001 (0.01) 0.93 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.51
Lag 1 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.34 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.55
Lag 2 1.002 0.002 (0.01) 0.71 0.998 -0.002 (0.01) 0.79
Lag 3 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.35 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.94
Lag 4 1.012 0.011 (0.01) 0.05 1.017 0.017 (0.01) 0.03
Lag 5 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.43 0.986 -0.014 (0.01) 0.05
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.63

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

In Table 4.2.4 it can be seen that 6-day average of all, Copenhagen city background and street O3 levels are mainly negatively but far from significantly associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in Copenhagen suburbs. Estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models confirm the weak associations and show no obvious lag patterns.

Table 4.2.5 shows that there is negative although not significant associations between Copenhagen city background PM10 levels and increase in development of new respiratory symptoms in children living in Copenhagen suburbs with the 6-day moving average model. This weak association holds for the same day and delayed effects, without obvious lag patterns.

Table 4.2.4: O3 (ppb)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 273 258
Lag 0 1.067 0.065 (0.07) 0.33 1.080 0.077 (0.08) 0.35
Lag 1 1.048 0.047 (0.07) 0.48 1.069 0.067 (0.08) 0.43
Lag 2 0.944 -0.057 (0.07) 0.44 0.937 -0.065 (0.08) 0.41
Lag 3 0.944 -0.057 (0.07) 0.44 0.983 -0.017 (0.08) 0.86
Lag 4 0.912 -0.092 (0.07) 0.24 0.883 -0.125 (0.08) 0.24
Lag 5 0.990 -0.010 (0.07) 0.88 1.028 0.027 (0.08) 0.75
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.964 -0.036 (0.08) 0.74
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.628 1.547
Lag 0 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.39 1.007 0.007 (0.01) 0.35
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.93 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.57
Lag 2 1.000 -0.002 (0.01) 0.98 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.55
Lag 3 0.994 -0.006 (0.01) 0.32 0.992 -0.008 (0.01) 0.36
Lag 4 0.997 -0.003 (0.01) 0.55 0.998 -0.002 (0.01) 0.85
Lag 5 1.000 0.000 (0.01) 0.96 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.86
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.998 -0.002 (0.01) 0.79
HCAB (Street Level)
n 682 654
Lag 0 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.44 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.75
Lag 1 0.993 -0.007 (0.01) 0.28 0.993 -0.007 (0.01) 0.51
Lag 2 0.994 -0.006 (0.01) 0.33 1.000 0.000 (0.01) 0.99
Lag 3 0.993 -0.007 (0.01) 0.29 0.992 -0.008 (0.01) 0.44
Lag 4 0.995 -0.004 (0.01) 0.51 0.998 -0.002 (0.01) 0.82
Lag 5 1.002 0.002 (0.01) 0.80 1.009 0.009 (0.01) 0.31
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.994 0.994 (0.01) 0.50

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.2.5: PM10 (µg/m³), combined with HCØ measurements and extrapolated values from Jagtvej

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.222 1.010
Lag 0 0.995 -0.005 (0.00) 0.11 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.68
Lag 1 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.28 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.97
Lag 2 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.19 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.70
Lag 3 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.33 1.005 0.006 (0.00) 0.25
Lag 4 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.23 0.993 -0.007 (0.00) 0.19
Lag 5 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.17 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.70
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.30

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.2.6: PM10 (g/m³) measured by SM200 gravimetric method

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 778 662
Lag 0 0.995 -0.005 (0.00) 0.13 0.995 -0.005 (0.00) 0.24
Lag 1 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.55 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.54
Lag 2 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.45 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.77
Lag 3 0.996 -0.004(0.00) 0.21 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.84
Lag 4 0.995 -0.005 (0.00) 0.14 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.72
Lag 5 0.994 -0.006(0.00) 0.06 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.59
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.33
Lille Valby (Rural Level)
n 723 607
Lag 0 0.992 -0.008 (0.00) 0.07 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.43
Lag 1 0.992 -0.008 (0.00) 0.05 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.90
Lag 2 0.993 -0.007 (0.00) 0.07 0.988 -0.012 (0.01) 0.14
Lag 3 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.80 1.016 0.015 (0.01) 0.03
Lag 4 0.994 -0.006 (0.00) 0.13 0.989 -0.011 (0.01) 0.13
Lag 5 0.994 -0.005 (0.00) 0.19 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.93
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.990 -0.019 (0.01) 0.10

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

In Table 4.2.6, similarly to results for city background levels of PM10 (Table 4.2.5), it can be seen that there is no significant effect of Copenhagen street (Jagtvej) or rural (Lille Valby) PM10 levels on the respiratory disease incidence in small children living in Copenhagen suburbs, with non-significant negative association and no obvious lag patterns

Table 4.2.7: PM2,5 (µg/m³) effects on Population 2

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR×100 β (se)×100 p RR×100 β (se)×100 p
HCAB (Street Level)
n 391 354
Lag 0 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.72 1.007 0.007 (0.01) 0.48
Lag 1 0.996 -0.003 (0.01) 0.69 0.999 -0.001 (0.01) 0.94
Lag 2 0.993 -0.007 (0.01) 0.41 0.988 -0.012 (0.01) 0.36
Lag 3 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.67 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.48
Lag 4 0.989 -0.011 (0.01) 0.24 0.990 -0.010 (0.01) 0.45
Lag 5 0.989 -0.011 (0.01) 0.25 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.64
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.988 -0.012 (0.01) 0.36

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

There is no significant association between Copenhagen street level (HCAB) ultra fine particle level PM2,5 and respiratory disease incidence in small children living in Copenhagen suburbs as it can be seen in Table 4.2.7.

Table 4.2.8: TON (part./m³) (x100)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR×100 β (se)×100 p RR×100 β (se)×100 p
HCØ (City Background)
n 415 315
Lag 0 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.39 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.62
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.61 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.84
Lag 2 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.92 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.96
Lag 3 0.998 -0.001 (0.00) 0.43 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.27
Lag 4 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.69 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.49
Lag 5 0.997 -0.002 (0.00) 0.21 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.12
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.994 -0.006 (0.00) 0.07
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 175 142
Lag 0 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.55 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.49
Lag 1 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.51 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.70
Lag 2 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.78 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.63
Lag 3 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.61 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.72
Lag 4 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.59 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.89
Lag 5 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.40 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.32
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.50
HCAB (Street Level)
n 306 254
Lag 0 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.60 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.83
Lag 1 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.97 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.52
Lag 2 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.44 1.000 -0.00 (0.00) 0.93
Lag 3 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.57 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.34
Lag 4 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.47 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.68
Lag 5 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.90 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.57
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.20

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.2.8 shows that there is no significant association between neither Copenhagen city background nor street TON (part./m³) levels and the incidence of respiratory disease in small children living in Copenhagen suburbs. The estimates presented in the table are multiplied by 100. An association may be negative, in particularly, with respect to the city background levels.

4.3 Population 3 – Rest Of Zealand

From Table 4.3.1, 6-day moving average results indicate that Copenhagen city background and street levels of CO are positively but not significantly associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in the rest of Sealand. Looking at estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models, it can be seen that at all, background and street levels, positive effect on the outcome is strongest at 2-day lag.

In Table 4.3.2, 6-day moving average results indicate that Copenhagen city background and street levels of NOx are positively non-significantly associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in the rest of Zealand. Looking at estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models, it can be seen that, positive associations may be present and strongest at around 2-day lag.

Table 4.3.3 shows that according to 6-day average results there is positive but nonsignificant association between Copenhagen city background and street levels (HCAB) of NO2 and development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in the rest of Sealand, while this association is positive at city street levels from Jagtvej (increase in 1 ppb of 6-day average NO2 levels resulting in 1.7% increase in new respiratory symptoms cases the following days). Estimates from a single day exposure lag model and unconstrained distributed lag models, indicate that for all, background and street levels of NO2, positive the association with the outcome is strongest at a 2-day lag.

Table 4.3.1: CO (ppm)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.706 1.628
Lag 0 1.089 0.085 (0.36) 0.81 0.854 -0.157 (0.42) 0.71
Lag 1 1.877 0.629 (0.35) 0.07 1.269 0.238 (0.45) 0.60
Lag 2 2.834 1.042 (0.33) 0.00 2.656 0.977 (0.45) 0.03
Lag 3 1.431 0.358 (0.35) 0.30 0.912 -0.092 (0.45) 0.84
Lag 4 1.140 0.131 (0.36) 0.71 0.909 -0.095 (0.47) 0.84
Lag 5 1.019 0.019 (0.36) 0.96 0.944 -0.057 (0.47) 0.89
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 2.670 0.982 (0.57) 0.09
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.676 1.575
Lag 0 1.055 0.054 (0.09) 0.55 0.996 -0.004 (0.10) 0.97
Lag 1 1.159 0.148 (0.09) 0.09 1.059 0.058 (0.11) 0.59
Lag 2 1.310 0.270 (0.09) 0.00 1.314 0.273 (0.11) 0.00
Lag 3 1.097 0.093 (0.09) 0.29 0.995 -0.050 (0.11) 0.64
Lag 4 0.993 -0.007 (0.09) 0.94 0.996 -0.039 (0.11) 0.72
Lag 5 0.976 -0.024 (0.09) 0.93 0.996 -0.038 (0.11) 0.71
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 – 5) 1.260 0.231 (0.16) 0.14
HCAB (Street Level)
n 768 728
Lag 0 0.799 -0.225 (0.17) 0.17 0.709 -0.343 (0.19) 0.07
Lag 1 1.073 0.071 (0.16) 0.66 1.193 0.177 (0.19) 0.36
Lag 2 1.441 0.365 (0.15) 0.02 1.398 0.335 (0.19) 0.08
Lag 3 1.014 0.014 (0.16) 0.93 0.752 -0.285 (0.20) 0.16
Lag 4 1.253 0.226 (0.16) 0.15 1.417 0.348 (0.19) 0.07
Lag 5 0.987 -0.013 (0.16) 0.94 0.845 -0.168(0.19) 0.37
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 – 5) 1.221 0.199 (0.31) 0.52

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

In Table 4.3.4 can be seen that Copenhagen city background O3 is negatively but far from significantly associated with development of respiratory symptoms in COPSAC children living in the rest of Zealand. However, Copenhagen city levels of O3 are significantly negatively associated with the outcome. Thus, a 1 ppb increase in 6-day average Jagtvej and HCAB O3 levels is associated with a 2.6% and 1.5% decrease in new respiratory symptoms in children the following days.

Table 4.3.5 shows that there is no effect of Copenhagen city background levels of PM10 and development of new respiratory symptoms in children living in the rest of Zealand.

Table 4.3.2: NOx (ppb)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.628 1.535
Lag 0 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.82 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.48
Lag 1 1.004 0.005 (0.00) 0.23 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.80
Lag 2 1.012 0.012 (0.00) 0.00 1.014 0.014 (0.00) 0.00
Lag 3 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.73 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.42
Lag 4 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.70 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.79
Lag 5 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.98 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.69
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.010 0.010 (0.01) 0.15
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.675 1.574
Lag 0 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.73 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.93
Lag 1 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.14 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.63
Lag 2 1.004 0.004 (0.00) 0.00 1.004 0.004 (0.00) 0.00
Lag 3 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.42 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.34
Lag 4 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.98 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.86
Lag 5 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.76 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.81
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 – 5) 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.28
HCAB (Street Level)
n 760 724
Lag 0 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.48 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.13
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.26 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.25
Lag 2 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.06 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.17
Lag 3 0.999 -0.000 (0.00) 0.67 0.997 -0.002 (0.00) 0.10
Lag 4 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.12 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.10
Lag 5 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.88 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.64
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 – 5) 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.29

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

In Table 4.3.6, similarly to results for Copenhagen city background levels of PM10 (Table 4.3.5), it can be seen that there is no significant effect of street level (Jagtvej) or rural levels (Lille Valby) PM10 levels on the respiratory disease incidence in small children living in the rest of Zealand, with negative association and no obvious lag patterns.

Table 4.2.8 shows that there is no significant effect of Copenhagen city background or street TON (part./m³) levels on the incidence of respiratory disease in small children living in the rest of Zealand. The estimates presented in the Table 4.3.8 are multiplied by 100.

Table 4.3.3: NO2 (ppb)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.628 1.535
Lag 0 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.71 0.994 -0.006 (0.01) 0.49
Lag 1 1.013 0.013 (0.01) 0.06 1.007 0.007 (0.01) 0.44
Lag 2 1.021 0.021 (0.01) 0.00 1.017 0.017 (0.01) 0.08
Lag 3 1.010 0.010 (0.01) 0.17 1.000 -0.000 (0.01) 0.98
Lag 4 1.004 0.004 (0.01) 0.58 1.002 0.002 (0.01) 0.81
Lag 5 1.000 -0.000 (0.01) 0.96 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.55
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.022 0.022 (0.01) 0.07
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.675 1.574
Lag 0 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.49 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.89
Lag 1 1.010 0.010 (0.00) 0.03 1.004 0.004 (0.01) 0.46
Lag 2 1.015 0.015 (0.00) 0.00 1.015 0.014 (0.01) 0.01
Lag 3 1.008 0.008 (0.00) 0.06 0.998 -0.002 (0.01) 0.69
Lag 4 1.004 0.004 (0.00) 0.43 1.000 -0.000 (0.01) 0.99
Lag 5 1.001 0.001 (0.01) 0.78 0.998 -0.002 (0.01) 0.75
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.017 0.017 (0.01) 0.02
HCAB (Street Level)
n 760 724
Lag 0 0.994 -0.006 (0.00) 0.34 0.988 -0.012 (0.01) 0.07
Lag 1 1.005 0.005 (0.00) 0.32 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.30
Lag 2 1.007 0.007 (0.00) 0.22 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.29
Lag 3 0.995 -0.005 (0.00) 0.39 0.987 -0.013 (0.01) 0.08
Lag 4 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.55 1.010 0.010 (0.01) 0.20
Lag 5 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.46 0.993 -0.007 (0.01) 0.29
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.63

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.3.4: O3 (ppb)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 338 318
Lag 0 1.042 0.041 (0.02) 0.06 1.055 0.054 (0.02) 0.03
Lag 1 0.995 -0.005 (0.02) 0.81 0.987 -0.013 (0.03) 0.62
Lag 2 0.967 -0.034 (0.02) 0.13 0.966 -0.034 (0.03) 0.23
Lag 3 0.984 -0.016 (0.02) 0.46 0.993 -0.007 (0.03) 0.81
Lag 4 0.998 -0.002 (0.02) 0.94 1.007 0.007 (0.03) 0.81
Lag 5 0.995 -0.005 (0.02) 0.82 1.002 0.002 (0.03) 0.93
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.90
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 1.687 1.601
Lag 0 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.83 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.45
Lag 1 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.42 0.995 -0.004 (0.01) 0.55
Lag 2 0.989 -0.011 (0.00) 0.03 0.991 -0.009 (0.01) 0.24
Lag 3 0.990 -0.010 (0.00) 0.06 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.63
Lag 4 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.53 0.998 -0.002 (0.01) 0.77
Lag 5 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.49 1.000 0.001 (0.01) 0.93
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.974 -0.027 (0.01) 0.02
HCAB (Street Level)
n 676 648
Lag 0 0.992 -0.008 (0.01) 0.24 0.999 -0.001 (0.01) 0.87
Lag 1 0.986 -0.014 (0.01) 0.04 0.994 -0.006 (0.01) 0.53
Lag 2 0.983 -0.017 (0.01) 0.01 0.987 -0.013 (0.01) 0.17
Lag 3 0.991 -0.009 (0.01) 0.20 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.41
Lag 4 0.985 -0.015 (0.01) 0.03 0.982 -0.018 (0.01) 0.05
Lag 5 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.40 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.53
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.985 -0.015 (0.01) 0.05

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.3.5: PM10 (µg/m³) , combined with HCØ measurements and extrapolated values from Jagtvej

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCØ (City Background)
n 1.277 1.055
Lag 0 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.98 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.98
Lag 1 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.24 1.005 0.002 (0.00) 0.66
Lag 2 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.19 1.005 0.005 (0.00) 0.28
Lag 3 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.74 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.53
Lag 4 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.43 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.54
Lag 5 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.58 0.999 -0.001 (0.01) 0.81
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.000 0.000 (0.01) 0.93

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.3.6: PM10 (µg/m³) measured by SM200 gravimetric method

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 778 662
Lag 0 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.21 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.74
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.68 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.93
Lag 2 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.59 1.009 0.009 (0.00) 0.07
Lag 3 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.78 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.37
Lag 4 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.21 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.88
Lag 5 0.995 -0.005 (0.00) 0.12 0.995 -0.005 (0.00) 0.24
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.90
Lille Valby (Rural Level)
n 723 526
Lag 0 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.26 0.990 -0.010 (0.01) 0.11
Lag 1 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.88 1.010 0.010 (0.01) 0.20
Lag 2 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.80 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.64
Lag 3 0.998 -0.001 (0.00) 0.67 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.53
Lag 4 0.996 -0.004 (0.00) 0.33 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.27
Lag 5 0.994 -0.006 (0.00) 0.14 0.995 -0.005 (0.01) 0.31
Moving Average Lag Model – Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.994 -0.006 (0.01) 0.24

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.3.7: PM2,5 (µg/m³)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR β (se) p RR β (se) p
HCAB (Street Level)
n 385 348
Lag 0 1.002 0.002 (0.01) 0.84 0.996 -0.004 (0.01) 0.72
Lag 1 1.008 0.008 (0.01) 0.29 1.006 0.006 (0.01) 0.59
Lag 2 1.005 0.005 (0.01) 0.47 1.014 0.014 (0.01) 0.22
Lag 3 0.986 -0.014 (0.01) 0.16 0.976 -0.024 (0.01) 0.09
Lag 4 0.986 -0.014 (0.01) 0.15 1.003 0.003 (0.01) 0.81
Lag 5 0.981 -0.020 (0.01) 0.07 0.981 -0.019 (0.01) 0.12
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.982 -0.018 (0.01) 0.21

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

Table 4.3.8: TON (part./m³) (x100)

  Single Day Exposure Lag Model Unconstrained
Distributed Lag Model
RR×100 β (se)×100 p RR×100 β (se)×100 p
HCØ (City Background)
n 472 315
Lag 0 0.997 -0.003 (0.00) 0.12 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.42
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.60 1.002 0.002 (0.00) 0.34
Lag 2 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.98 1.003 0.003 (0.00) 0.21
Lag 3 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.18 0.992 -0.008(0.00) 0.01
Lag 4 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.65 1.006 0.006 (0.00) 0.03
Lag 5 0.998 -0.002 (0.00) 0.19 0.994 -0.005 (0.00) 0.03
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.64
Jagtvej (Street Level)
n 175 142
Lag 0 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.68 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.35
Lag 1 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.63 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.85
Lag 2 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.45 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.49
Lag 3 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.19 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.30
Lag 4 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.30 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.49
Lag 5 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.38 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.26
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.86
HCAB (Street Level)
n 300 248
Lag 0 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.38 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.21
Lag 1 1.001 0.001 (0.00) 0.19 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.53
Lag 2 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.29 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.62
Lag 3 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.56 0.999 -0.001 (0.00) 0.21
Lag 4 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.37 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.43
Lag 5 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.26 1.000 0.000 (0.00) 0.80
Moving Average Lag Model - Mean(Lag0 - 5) 1.000 -0.000 (0.00) 0.98

RR - relative risk; - regression coefficient; se - standard error of the regression coefficient; p – significance level of the regression coefficient

 



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