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I've no source to cite, but AFAIK similar observations have been made in multiple studies in countries where cycling has been/is becoming quite popular (e.g. Ne
by slizard 9y ago
I've no source to cite, but AFAIK similar observations have been made in multiple studies in countries where cycling has been/is becoming quite popular (e.g. Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden) and as far as I remember, they did control for many external factors in at least the Danish study I recall.
I know, vague hand-waving, but hopefully others can pitch in with data.
- vanderZwan 9y agoI was a bout to say: as a Dutchman I'd like to see some comparisons between our population and the neighbouring countries.
- clort 9y agowell, for a start.. Dutch men are among the tallest in the world[1].. and taller people have different health risks[2] (higher cancer, lower heart disease). So.. I dunno but I like cycling to work anyway :) [1] http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36888541 http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36888541 [2] http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2013/11/08/is-being-tall-hazardous-to-your-health/ http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2013/11/08/is-being-t...