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Date Released: 5/8/2008 To save the Podcast, right click the "Save this file" link below and select the "Save Target As..." option. Save This File (1MB) Download this transcript (11KB)[Announcer] This podcast is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC – safer, healthier people. Sky Scrapers, Highways, and Booming Communities, are all the results and benefits of Urban Sprawl; but, for all of its advantages there is a downside…congestion, pollution, and the expansion of waistlines. Now, imagine communities where work, shops, schools, libraries, and churches are all within walking distance. These communities are no longer a fairy tale; they’re a reality. Walkable communities are the wave of the future. Emerging health evidence reveals work/live communities are some of the healthiest places to live. Why? They promote walking more and driving less. Vehicles contribute about a third of greenhouse gas emissions in this country. Physical activity reduces heart and respiratory disease, cancer and other health risks. By design, these communities also encourage socialization; therefore, creating a close knit feel. The future is here and the way communities are designed will not only affect our future, but future generations to come. [Announcer] For the most accurate health information, visit www.cdc.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO, 24/7.
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