Cities fit to live in

作者: Tony Capon

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摘要: Evidence is mounting about links between contemporary public health epidemics. such as obesity and depression. and aspects of our urban environment. For example, a recent large study across 448 local government areas in the United States concluded that patterns of suburban sprawl influence how active people are, and the nature of their heart disease risk profiles (obesity. high blood pressure, diabetes, etc).Hlstorlcally. we know that rapid urbanlsation during the industrlal revolution in 19th century Europe was associated with epidem1cs of infectious diseases due to overcrowding. contaminated water and lack of sanitation. Similar health issues were encountered in Australia and gave impetus to the early development of our urban planning profession.

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