Bus and train commuters are slimmer and healthier

Travelling by bus or train can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, claims a new study. A Japanese study compared the impact of travelling in bus and train, walking, and driving on health. They found that in drivers and people who use public transportation more often the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes was 44%, 27 % and 34% lower, respectively. The risk was even lower in those who travelled by bus or train. The researchers enlisted 5,908 adults in the age group of 49 to 54 for their study and asked questions about their physical activity at work and how they got to work. The researchers noted that the commuters actually walked farther to and from the train or bus station than walkers or bikers travelled to and from work and is the reason for the lower risk. The study was presented at American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2016.

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