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. 2016 Jun 1;124(6):A112.
doi: 10.1289/ehp.124-A112.

New Home, New Prognosis? Reduced Hypertension Risk after Moving to a High-Walkability Neighborhood

Nancy Averett
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New Home, New Prognosis? Reduced Hypertension Risk after Moving to a High-Walkability Neighborhood

Nancy Averett. Environ Health Perspect. .
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The walkability of a neighborhood is determined not just by spatial factors, such as block length, but also aesthetic factors, such as shade and availability of sidewalks. © alexkich/Shutterstock
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