Australian cities among worst performing on walkability and public transport access
by Donna Lu from World news | The Guardian on (#5Z3G0)
Research shows most people in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide live in areas that do not meet thresholds in line with WHO physical activity targets
Australian cities are falling short on walkability and other measures of healthy and sustainable lifestyles when compared with some lower-income countries, new research suggests.
A Lancet Global Health series, launched on Wednesday, analysed urban design, transport and health outcomes for 25 cities in 19 countries, including Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
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