Our sedentary lifestyles are cutting our lives short - and make them less enjoyable. Inactivity is one of the top four risk factors of premature deaths, according to Christian Brand, a researcher at the Transport Studies Unit. “However, by incorporating active travel into our daily lives we can prevent certain diseases, improve mental health and cut carbon emissions.” Christian has helped develop the World Health Organisation (WHO) ‘HEAT’ tool, which quantifies the health & carbon benefits of walking and cycling, and is used by local and national governments across the globe.
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Part of the School of Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford's 'Spotlight on Research' series. Read more about Christian Brand's research and discover other research stories at: www.geog.ox.ac.uk/spotlight
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