Transport and health
Promoting healthy and sustainable transport options prevents the negative effects of current transport patterns on human health, such as those caused by air pollution and physical inactivity. Cooperation among sectors and high-level political commitment are crucial to ensure that health issues are considered when transport policies are made.
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Remembering those who have lost their lives on roads across the WHO European Region
On this day, road safety advocates and those most affected by trauma stop to remember those killed and injured. They stop to remind any and all who will listen about the senselessness behind this preventable cause.
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Publications
Health economic assessment tool (HEAT) for walking and for cycling (2017)
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Data and statistics
30% of car journeys in Europe cover distances of less than 3 km; 50% cover less than 5 km. These distances can be covered within 15–20 minutes by bicycle or 30–50 minutes by brisk walking.
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WHO/Europe carries out most of its transport and health activities within the Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme (THE PEP).
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Health and economic assessment tool (HEAT) for cycling and walkingHEAT is an online tool to estimate the reduction in mortality resulting from regular cycling or walking
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