Sick of (In) the 'Burbs

A new study by the Rand Corp. finds that people who live in suburban sprawl, such Atlanta, Denver and many other American metropolitan areas, are more likely to report chronic health conditions than those in compact urban cores like New York or Boston. Feeling Sick? New Study Suggests Urban Sprawl Is Partly to Blame [LATimes.com]. Folks who reside amid urban sprawl showed increased reports of hypertension, arthritis, headaches and breathing difficulties, among other chronic health conditions. Sedentary, car-dominated lifestyles and air pollution appeared to be contributing factors.

So the suburbs may be sickening, really. In contrast, the study found no link between suburban sprawl and a greater incidence of mental health problems. Now that's depressing!!

 Posted by glenn