Health

The incidence of injuries traveling to and from school by travel mode.

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 25/02/2008 - 03:00
The incidence of injuries traveling to and from school by travel mode. - Web page
OBJECTIVE.: To assess the absolute and relative risks of youth school-related travel using the New Zealand's no fault accident liability scheme and Census at School datasets.
Author(s):
Schofield GM, Gianotti S, Badland HM, Hinckson EA.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
travel behaviour
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.05 NZ safety research
-3 Safety & Health

Quantifying the health effects of cycling and walking

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 20/02/2008 - 00:43
Quantifying the health effects of cycling and walking - Web page
This project aims at facilitating the harmonization of methodological approaches by providing guidance for practitioners.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Economics
Free tags: 
economic
health enhancing physical activity
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

How to be slim and eco-friendly

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 14/02/2008 - 22:21
How to be slim and eco-friendly - Web page
The western world's obesity epidemic and global warming might not seem to have much in common. But public health experts suggest people can attack them both by cutting calories and carbon dioxide at the same time. How?
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.25 Walking & obesity
-3 Safety & Health

Pedestrians in peril on Valley streets

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 19/09/2007 - 21:29

Pedestrians in peril on Valley streets - Document - Adobe PDF

More than 1,000 San Fernando Valley pedestrians have been hit by vehicles since 2006, with three major thoroughfares serving as the sites of most of the serious injuries and deaths.

Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
urban design
safety research

Campaign to drive safety message home

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 17/09/2007 - 01:42
Campaign to drive safety message home - Web page
Pedestrians and drivers are being asked to Stop Look Live as Wellington City Council launches a hard hitting pedestrian safety campaign.
Author(s):
Unknown
Publisher(s):
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
promotion
city council
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.50 Pedestrian safety promotion
-3 Safety & Health

Healthy Futures #6

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 24/07/2007 - 22:32
The natural environment, health and well-being
Healthy Futures #6 - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The natural environment – everything from parks and open countryside to gardens and other green spaces – can play an important part in promoting and maintaining good health and well-being.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
active transport
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

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