Active commuting, particularly cycling, may offer significant health benefits, including lower risks of mental and physical ill health.
- Active commuting, such as cycling or walking to work or study, is associated with lower risks of mental and physical ill-health compared to inactive commuting.
- Cyclists experienced stronger health benefits with a 47% lower risk of death from any cause compared to other commuters.
- The study, based on data from the Scottish Longitudinal Study, found lower risks of hospital admissions and prescriptions for mental health and cardiovascular diseases among active commuters.
- Despite the benefits, cyclist commuters were twice as likely to be admitted to the hospital after a road traffic collision, highlighting the need for safer cycling infrastructure.
- The study concludes that active commuting contributes to reduced morbidity and mortality, supporting current policy efforts for more sustainable and active travel modes globally.
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