Those who walk or bike to work have lower risks of obesity and diabetes compared with driving a car or going by taxi. Walking to work resulted in a 20% reduction in risk for obesity and a 40% reduction for diabetes. Although only 3% of the study group cycled to work, they experienced a 37% and 50% lower risk, respectively.
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