Topic – Public Health

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  Ivan Semeniuk

  Urban design's health impact

  Science Reporter at The Globe and Mail, Jan 24, 13.

  The city state: How urban design affects our health

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  City planning can be ‘preventative medicine’

  Amid stark health inequality

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 15, 13.

  Public health officials believe city planning needs to begin addressing the living conditions of the poor.

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  Houston Bike Share Program expanding

  Mayor Parker announces

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 11, 13.

  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has committed $750,000 to expand Houston B-cycle, ensuring more healthy transportation alternatives in the city.

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  Climate change growing increasingly pertinent to public health

  Hot topic amongst officials

  Matt Dietrichson, Dec 06, 12.

  Health departments across the country are acknowledging the need for significant action in response to the array of health risks brought on by climate change.

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  Texas health care ranked worst in the nation

  Highest uninsured percentage

  Matt Dietrichson, Jul 09, 12.

  New research reveals many aspects of health care in Texas are abysmally poor compared to the rest of the country.

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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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