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As obesity rates continue to rise, planners in Seattle and King County, Wash., are examining the impact of the built environment on public health through health impact assessments. These assessments help decision-makers predict the health consequences of new transportation and building projects and make recommendations for healthy community design. They also provide an opportunity for planners and developers to identify strategies for removing obstacles to physical activity in communities.



Resource TypeNews
URLhttp://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/2953...
LocationWashington
Publish Date12/10/06
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