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Resident experience matters in estimating neighborhood walkability, study shows
Walking has been shown to improve the overall health of a community and can predict the prevalence of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to the World Health Organization .
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Walking has been shown to improve the overall health of a community and can predict the prevalence of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to the World Health Organization . Because of this, city planners assess neighborhoods' walkability, which measures how built environments support walking, when planning improvements.
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