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Community Design plays an integral part in the daily lives of the average people. By using the literatures available to the masses at large, a conglomeration of information can be compiled to show how can community design affect public health, specifically through the way in which community design encourages or discourages physical activity level particularly walking and bicycling.

In the event that simple exercises and routines are incorporated into daily schedules and activities, not unlike going to work or school, the overall well- being of the nations people is going to go up. All that is required is that the general ‘lazy’ in everyone’s routine is taken out, at least to an extent. As a result there will be a reduction in chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.

As will soon be demonstrated in the upcoming pages, from a wide range and variety of categories, there is all inclusive evidence to suggest that one of the best ways to successfully promote physical activity is through a healthy community design. From the government to doctors, from architects to everyday people, experience has demonstrated this to be a fact.

Introduction: Purpose & Background

The Emirates of Abu Dhabi have a high rate of chronic diseases related to life style situations; such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. “In 2009, cardiovascular diseases accounted for a quarter of death cases registered in Abu Dhabi. In the year 2008, adult nationals...

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