Built Environment, Public Health and Climate Change

The Built Environment, Public Health and Climate Change ,[object Object],[object Object]

The Built Environment’s Effect on Public Health

Obesity ,[object Object],[object Object]

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2008 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

1999 Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990, 1999, 2008 (*BMI  30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person) 2008 1990 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

Simple Solutions… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Each additional hour spent in a car per day was associated with a 6% increase in the likelihood of obesity (Frank et al., 2004)

Take A Walk On The Wild Side ,[object Object]

Florida National Ranking for Bicycle Fatalities ,[object Object]

WAIT A MINUTE! ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Air Quality and Built Environment

Air Quality and Respiratory Health

Georgia On My Mind ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Morning Traffic: -23% Ozone Levels: -28% Acute Asthma: -42%

Atlanta ,[object Object],Traffic What were the co-benefits for Atlanta? Asthma Green House Gases Saved

Great For Atlanta… But What Does That Mean For Me?

Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics , Author Created Chart, 2010

Household Cost of Owning a Vehicle (per quintiles of income), 2006. ,[object Object],[object Object],Item Lowest 20% of Income Earners Second 20% of Income Earners Third 20% of Income Earners Fourth 20% of Income Earners Highest 20% of Income Earners Total $2,856 $5,058 $7,310 $9,571 $15,198 Purchase $987 $1,954 $2,940 $3,774 $7,442 Gasoline/Oil $991 $1,624 $2,182 $2,829 $3,508 Other $879 $1,489 $2,188 $2,968 $4,248

Money Spent on Filling Up: (Twice a month) (15 gallons x $3.00gl) = $1080 What happens when hits … $4 a gallon: $1440 $5 a gallon: $1800 What are the Co-Benefits to driving less?

Going Green… SAVES GREEN! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Ask Yourself: What are my alternatives? Before You Fill That Tank.

Co-Benefits Reduced Respiratory disease, Traffic injuries, Stress Increased Physical Activity, Social Capital Reduced Traffic

STOP Climate Change From HOME… AND Save Money! Turn OFF and Save Money! As Temperatures Go Up… SO DOES YOUR ELECTRIC BILL!!

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