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News : Cycling & Health - What's the Evidence?

Cycling England have recently published a new report called Cycling & Health which aims to provide a briefing on the links between cycling and health.
 
It sets out to provide a key resource for those interested in understanding and promoting the health benefits of cycling and
to assist Cycling England in two main areas of activity:
  • Advocating an increased investment in cycling based on the strong evidence for significant benefits to public health
  • Working with the NHS to promote cycling: through encouraging patients to cycle; working in partnership with local authorities and other partners; and through improving access to NHS facilities by bike
This report aims to bring together evidence from a diverse range of sources to make the case for cycling. The report begins by describing the strong evidence that underlines the importance of physical activity and exercise to public health, before exploring the evidence for the specific health effects of cycling. The risks of cycling, both direct and indirect are set out, followed by the wider benefits of cycling. The report is not a systematic review, but the authors have aimed to be as objective as possible in describing the nature and strength of the evidence base.

 
 
 
For details of Cycling England’s programme of work on cycling and health go to www.cyclingengland.co.uk