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Active Transportation in Urban Areas: Exploring Health Benefits and Risks

Meghan Winters,Francis Ríes,Brian Gouge-2010-06-01
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People who bicycle and walk incur both benefits and risks. Active transportation (walking and bicycling) users are more physically fit and less obese,and have lower risks of cardiovascular disease, than people who drive. But, bicyclists and pedestrians have a greater risk of traffic injury and possibly greater exposure to air pollution, than drivers. This paper explores the risks and benefits of active transportation for Canadians residing in urban areas, with the aim of reducing risk exposure and increasing benefits.

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People who bicycle and walk incur both benefits and risks. Active transportation (walking and bicycling) users are more physically fit and less obese,and have lower risks of cardiovascular disease, than people who drive. But, bicyclists and pedestrians have a greater risk of traffic injury and possibly greater exposure to air pollution, than drivers. This paper explores the risks and benefits of active transportation for Canadians residing in urban areas, with the aim of reducing risk exposure and increasing benefits.

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Health benefitsOccupational safety and healthInjury preventionSuicide preventionPoison controlBusinessEnvironmental healthTransport engineering

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