Lockdowns reveal inequities in opportunities for walking activities - IDSS

New research from the MIT Connection Science Group finds lockdowns in 10 metropolitan areas throughout the United States led to a marked reduction in walking. These decreases were mostly seen among residents living in lower-income areas of a city, effectively reducing access to physical activity for minorities and people suffering from illnesses such as obesity and diabetes.

Lockdowns reveal inequities in opportunities for walking activities

MIT News | July 19, 2021

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