Automobile dependence: a contributing factor to poorer health among lower-income households
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Rachele, Jerome N., Sugiyama, Takemi, Turrell, Gavin, Healy, Aislinn and Sallis, Jim. (2018). Automobile dependence: a contributing factor to poorer health among lower-income households. Journal of Transport and Health. 8, pp. 123 - 128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2017.11.149
Authors | Rachele, Jerome N., Sugiyama, Takemi, Turrell, Gavin, Healy, Aislinn and Sallis, Jim |
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Abstract | Lower household income is one of the strongest predictors of poor health. In this viewpoint, we explore an understudied pathway between household income and health: automobile dependence. We argue that the provision of policies that reduce automobile dependence, and facilitate active and affordable modes of travel (i.e. walking, cycling and public transport), may mitigate poorer health among individuals from lower-income households. Policies and environments that support active travel are likely to have particularly strong health and economic benefits for lower-income residents. |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | Journal of Transport and Health |
Journal citation | 8, pp. 123 - 128 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 2214-1405 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2017.11.149 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85036666783 |
Page range | 123 - 128 |
Research Group | Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | Netherelands |
Editors | J. Mindell |
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