Topic – Public Health

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  Solving the US obesity problem

  Make physical activity routine

  Matt Dietrichson, May 09, 12.

  The Institute of Medicine has released a new report on obesity in America, recommending five key strategies for addressing the problem.

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  Examining the health impacts of transportation decisions

  New paper released

  Matt Dietrichson, Apr 11, 12.

  A newly released paper questions why health impacts aren't always considered when evaluating transportation projects and policies.

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  Sarah Goodyear

  Urban development and health.

  Cities Editor at Grist, May 20, 11.

  Residents of less walkable areas are at increased risk of obesity and diabetes.

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  NYC Health Commissioner says urban design vital for public health

  Thomas Farley

  Vilas Bhuchar, Dec 13, 10.

  NYC's Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said urban design is a vital component of effective public health policy during a November transportation summit.

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  Eco Town Hall Meeting

  Vilas Bhuchar, Sep 15, 10.

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  Todd Litman

  Health and transpo planning

  Todd Litman is the executive director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute., Sep 13, 10.

  Health objectives can be incorporated into transportation planning

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  Kaid Benfield

  Don't they get walkability?

  Director, Sustainable Communities and Smart Growth, NRDC; co-founder, Sep 03, 10.

  The public health community is slow to grasp the connection between obesity and sprawl.

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  CDC: Consider health when planning

  Sprawl contributes to ailments

  Steve Hawley, May 21, 10.

  A new report from the CDC says that sprawl contributes to obesity, diabetes, asthma, and mental health problems through pollution and overdependence on cars.

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  Report: integrate schools with communities

  Improves education, health

  Steve Hawley, Apr 15, 10.

  Community schools encourage children to walk to school, among other benefits, which lowers emissions, saves on bus costs, and increases students' self-reliance.

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  Feds emphasizing pedestrians & bicyclists

  Policy reforms underway

  Steve Hawley, Mar 17, 10.

  The Obama administration is introducing reforms to 'treat walking and bicycling as equals with other transportation modes.'

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