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Health impacts of transport policies, particularly the encouragement (or otherwise) of physical activity as a result of transport policy decisions.

Riding, walking to work builds fitness into day

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 09/03/2008 - 22:38
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ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Lois Fletcher started taking the subway to work nine months ago to save money. It turned out to be an excellent way for her to lose weight -- more than 30 pounds to be exact. Five mornings a week, the 53-year-old mother of three boards a commuter train in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, and heads downtown.
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Exercise-based transportation reduces oil dependence, carbon emissions and obesity

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 22/08/2006 - 01:52
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Cycling and health promotion

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 03:01
A safer, slower urban road environment is the key
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This is an editorial which talks about building walking and cycling into everyday life.
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Health impacts of transport - convicted drivers

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 21:08
Convicted drivers
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This article describes the broader effects of transport on health, including respiratory illnesses from air pollution and cardiovascular and mental health benefits of walking and cycling.
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Reducing automobile traffic: an urgent policy for health promotion

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 23:38
An urgent policy for health promotion
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Scientists anticipate that in coming decades the greenhouse effect will produce alterations in climate. Traffic and rural and urban highway infrastructures are already among the principal causes of environmental degradation.
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The physical environment and physical activity

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 03:12
Moving from ecological associations to intervention evidence
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An editorial on physical activity and the physical environment.
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Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

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