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The Effects of Commuting Behavior on Health Condition

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper, we studied the effects of commuting behavior on health condition. After the review of previous research, we conducted two surveys, questionnaire survey on commuting mode choice and health condition, and panel experiment of temporal switch from usual commuting mode to more physically loaded mode such as walking and cycling. From the first dataset, we found the effects of commuting mode choice on BMI which is a major factor of health condition. From the second panel dataset, we found increase in walking improved BMI and HbAlc, which lead to healthier condition.

Source: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING REVIEW

DOI: 10.2208/journalip.23.497

Authors: Kaori MURATA, Yasunori MUROMACHI

Institution: Tokyo Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2320094559

FWCI: 0.95

Cites: 17

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10