Moving to walkable cities boosts physical activity
Moving to more walkable cities increases daily steps by 1,100 on average, says study.
Why it matters
- Physical activity is crucial for health.
- Built environments can impact activity levels.
By the numbers
- 248,266 days of data across 7,447 relocations.
- 1,100 daily steps increase when moving to a more walkable city.
The big picture
- Walkable cities can significantly boost physical activity.
- Benefits hold across genders, ages, and BMI values.
- Potential for public policy guidance.
What they're saying
- Users praise walkable city designs for health and environmental benefits.
- Mention of reduced car dependency and improved mental health.
Caveats
- Individual results may vary.
- Study uses smartphone data, which may have limitations.
What’s next
- More studies to confirm findings.
- Potential policy changes to promote walkable cities.