Walkability In Neighborhoods Linked To Health, Study Of Siblings Shows

01 Aug 2024 | Abstracted from Medical Express

"...examining records from nearly 2 million people, including 1 million siblings and 14,000 identical and fraternal twins, the team found that across all three samples, positive built environment characteristics were associated with 15%–20% reductions in obesity and diabetes rates...researchers collected nearly 1.4 million Google Street View images from all the main streets across Utah...neighborhood features like green streets, sidewalks and crosswalks encourage more physical activity."

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