Health in the Green Economy: Health Co-Benefits of Climate Change Mitigation - Transport Sector

by World Health Organization

Cycling, walking and rapid transit systems are associated with a wide range of health benefits that need to be reflected more systematically in transport and development policies. Health benefits may include: reduced risk of heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and some obesity-related risks from more physical activity; reduced health risks from urban air pollution; reduced traffic injury risks and less noise stress. Rapid transit, walking...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9241502916
• ISBN13: 9789241502917
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: World Health Organization
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.6"