Walkable neighborhoods & depression risk linked: study


	Walkable neighborhoods & depression risk linked: study

gingembre

5-5-2007 9:47 AM

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neighborhood, men, depression, walking, society, social isolation, aging, mental health

gingembre says:

Suburban sprawl is not just an environmental issue; this study indicates that it is also mental health issue, particularly for men.

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7-19-2008 9:10 AM

evaroberts

Well i disagree with it. I think as per the article the mental health and disorder is not just only for men.
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