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Walkable Neighborhoods and Physical Health

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Academic Research

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20-Minute Neighbourhoods

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Community, Families / residential, Individuals, Town centres / Urban, Leisure & recreation / tourism

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How we plan neighborhoods can shape the health of entire communities. When more than half the world now lives in urban areas, it's more important than ever to design streets and parks conducive to walking, running, and cycling.

A review of large, population-based studies describes numerous ways walkable, activity-friendly cities are linked to improved metabolic health.

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20-Minute Neighbourhoods

Walkable Neighborhoods and Physical Health

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