%0 Journal Article
%T Effects of transportation and built environment on general health and obesity
%J Transportation research part D: transport and environment
%D 2009
%A Samimi, Amir
%A Mohammadian, Abolfazl (Kouros)
%A Madanizadeh, Seyedali
%V 14
%N 1
%P 67-71
%X We develop models to investigate the effects of transportation, land-use, and built environment variables along with demographic and socio-economic factors on people's general health and obesity. The work showed that transit-oriented development has a significant positive impact on the general health and obesity of the people. The study results suggest that one percent decrease in the use of automobiles can decrease obesity by 0.4%.<p />
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 1361-9209
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2008.10.002