Friday, February 14, 2014

London cycle hire scheme: Health benefits outweigh risks from injury and pollution

The London cycle hire scheme has had a positive overall effect on the health of its users by increasing physical activity within the capital. These benefits outweigh the potential negative impacts from injuries and exposure to air pollution, according to the results of a large-scale modelling study published in the BMJ. The scheme has been used far more by younger than older adults and by men than women.

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