This Old Healthy House: Obesity Linked To Newer, Less Walkable Neighborhoods

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 14:21 in Health & Medicine

The age of your neighborhood may influence your risk of obesity, according to a new study. Residents were at less risk of being obese or overweight if they lived in older, walkable neighborhoods -- those that are more densely populated, designed to be pedestrian friendly and have a range of destinations.

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