Bicycling, Urban Design May Help Quell Obesity

While a recent study observed climbing obesity rates across the county, Oregon saw no change. A study attributes this to the state’s strong emphasis on bicycling, walking, and urban design.

1 minute read

August 26, 2005, 12:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

A study by the Trust for Americas Health showed rising obesity rates throughout the nation with the exception of Oregon. The studys authors attribute this distinction to Oregons emphasis on urban design, which encourages more bicycling and walking. One obesity expert remarks that research in the field has moved away from the notion of personal responsibility to the idea of creating environment that foster healthy living.

Thanks to Alex Karman

FULL STORY: Experts: Bikes help Oregon check obesity

Wednesday, August 24, 2005 in CNN

Social / Demographics Oregon

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.