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colwyn[_2_] May 20th 20 10:15 AM

Experts - eh!
 
Times Newspaper today

Encouraging more people to cycle to work after the lockdown could
sharply reduce deaths from heart disease and cancer, a study suggests.

Researchers who tracked 300,000 people in England and Wales found that
those who cycled or travelled by train to work had a reduced risk of
early death, compared with those who commuted by car.

Cyclists formed the healthiest cohort. They were 20 per cent less likely
to die early, compared with those who drove, and 24 per cent less likely
to die from cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and
strokes. They also had a 16 per cent reduced rate of death from cancer.

Record numbers of Britons are buying new bikes or dusting down old ones.
Cycle shops say demand is “through the roof” with some reporting
queueing from morning to night as people scramble to avoid public
transport on their return to work.

Richard Patterson from the University of Cambridge, who led the study,
said: “It is a good time for everyone to rethink their transport
choices. With severe and prolonged limits in public transport capacity
likely, switching to private car use would be disastrous for our health
and the environment. Encouraging more people to walk and cycle will help
limit the longer-term consequences of the pandemic.”


The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, used census data to
track 300,000 commuters between 1991 and 2016.

Rail travellers had a 10 per cent reduced rate of death during that
period, compared with drivers. They also had a 20 per cent reduced rate
of death from cardiovascular disease and a 12 per cent reduced rate of
cancer diagnosis.

The researchers believe that part of the difference can be explained by
rail commuters walking or cycling to stations. They also tend to be more
affluent, which carries known benefits for health, but the analysis
suggested that the differences could not be explained by socioeconomic
group, age, sex, ethnicity and other factors.

Those who walked to work were 7 per cent less likely to be diagnosed
with cancer than those who drove. There was not strong evidence that
they were less likely to die of cancer or heart disease, however.

The data showed that 66 per cent of people drove to work, 19 per cent
used public transport, 12 per cent walked, and 3 per cent cycled. Men
were more likely than women to drive or cycle to work, but were less
likely to use public transport or walk.

As the UK slowly eases the lockdown, the government is placing more
emphasis on supporting “active and greener” methods of travelling to
reduce pressures on public transport, which is seen as high-risk for
coronavirus transmission. Ministers announced a £250 million “emergency
active travel fund” this month for bike lanes, wider pavements and safer
junctions. It was part of a £5 billion transport package first revealed
in February.

Dr Anthony Laverty, a senior author of the study, said: “It’s great to
see the government is providing additional investment to encourage more
walking and cycling during the post-lockdown period.


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“Whilst not everyone is able to walk or cycle to work, the government
can support people to ensure that beneficial shifts in travel behaviour
are sustained in the longer term.”

Nine out of the cheapest ten men’s and women’s bikes at Halfords are now
sold out or have limited availability. The cheapest bike available on
the Halfords website costs £220, with the next cheapest at £300.

The company said demand from women was particularly strong and that it
was experiencing “significant growth” within its cycle-to-work scheme as
people seek “alternatives to public transport”. The scheme allows
employees to buy bikes out of their pre-tax earnings, meaning they can
save over 40 per cent on the normal cost.

Growing numbers of workers are also turning to electronic bikes because
they make commuting easier. Most have a range of about 40 to 50 miles.

Mike Mooney, the owner of Hub Velo, a cycling shop in east London, said
customers have been queueing outside his store from the moment it opens
at 8am until when it shuts at 7pm. “Hybrid bikes are the most popular
and we can’t get enough of them to sell,” he said. “We are not getting
another delivery of our bestselling model until August or September now.
The factory in Wisconsin just can’t make them quick enough.” It is not
just sales that are booming: repairs are also up, with Hub Velo alone
now repairing 25 punctures a day.

Mr Mooney said: “People who have had bikes in their sheds for years now
want us to get them working. We are seeing bikes coming in with spiders
on them and Virginia creepers.”

Before the lockdown 2 per cent of commuter journeys in the UK were
completed by bike while cycling accounted for 2 per cent of journeys.

Simon Mason[_6_] May 20th 20 12:19 PM

Experts - eh!
 
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 10:15:43 AM UTC+1, colwyn wrote:
Times Newspaper today

Encouraging more people to cycle to work after the lockdown could
sharply reduce deaths from heart disease and cancer, a study suggests.


I have an annual check up and my heart is like a metronome on the ECG, no doubt helped by the 15 years of 25 miles a day cycling from age 40-55. I am now 61.


Kelly[_2_] May 20th 20 03:04 PM

Experts - eh!
 
colwyn wrote:

Times Newspaper today

Encouraging more people to cycle to work after the lockdown could
sharply reduce deaths from heart disease and cancer, a study suggests.

Researchers who tracked 300,000 people in England and Wales found that
those who cycled or travelled by train to work had a reduced risk of
early death, compared with those who commuted by car.

Cyclists formed the healthiest cohort. They were 20 per cent less likely
to die early, compared with those who drove, and 24 per cent less likely
to die from cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and
strokes. They also had a 16 per cent reduced rate of death from cancer.

Record numbers of Britons are buying new bikes or dusting down old ones.
Cycle shops say demand is "through the roof" with some reporting
queueing from morning to night as people scramble to avoid public
transport on their return to work.

Richard Patterson from the University of Cambridge, who led the study,
said: "It is a good time for everyone to rethink their transport
choices. With severe and prolonged limits in public transport capacity
likely, switching to private car use would be disastrous for our health
and the environment. Encouraging more people to walk and cycle will help
limit the longer-term consequences of the pandemic." ...


Oh dear, these presented figures don't look good for car driving. So
now our scientists are encouraging people to walk or cycle to work as
the lockdown eases for this could best help them reduce their risk of
early death and limit the long-term pandemic health consequences.

For some while smoking has been one of the big worries healthwise.
Then not too long ago I remember sugar was being touted as 'the new
smoking' - but is sugar now about to be superseded by driving? Maybe
just a little more cycling and walking will help keep us health enough
to continue using our cars on occasion.


jnugent May 20th 20 04:59 PM

Experts - eh!
 
On 20/05/2020 15:04, Kelly wrote:
colwyn wrote:

Times Newspaper today

Encouraging more people to cycle to work after the lockdown could
sharply reduce deaths from heart disease and cancer, a study suggests.

Researchers who tracked 300,000 people in England and Wales found that
those who cycled or travelled by train to work had a reduced risk of
early death, compared with those who commuted by car.

Cyclists formed the healthiest cohort. They were 20 per cent less likely
to die early, compared with those who drove, and 24 per cent less likely
to die from cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and
strokes. They also had a 16 per cent reduced rate of death from cancer.

Record numbers of Britons are buying new bikes or dusting down old ones.
Cycle shops say demand is "through the roof" with some reporting
queueing from morning to night as people scramble to avoid public
transport on their return to work.

Richard Patterson from the University of Cambridge, who led the study,
said: "It is a good time for everyone to rethink their transport
choices. With severe and prolonged limits in public transport capacity
likely, switching to private car use would be disastrous for our health
and the environment. Encouraging more people to walk and cycle will help
limit the longer-term consequences of the pandemic." ...


Oh dear, these presented figures don't look good for car driving. So
now our scientists are encouraging people to walk or cycle to work as
the lockdown eases for this could best help them reduce their risk of
early death and limit the long-term pandemic health consequences.

For some while smoking has been one of the big worries healthwise.
Then not too long ago I remember sugar was being touted as 'the new
smoking' - but is sugar now about to be superseded by driving? Maybe
just a little more cycling and walking will help keep us health enough
to continue using our cars on occasion.


In what *possible* way can driving be a health risk?

A *positive* health risk like over-eating, excessive drinking, smoking,
etc, I mean.

[Hint: There is nothing in driving which presents a health risk. It is
possible to make a case that there is a risk of injury, but that would
apply to all modes of travel, and to certain modes - such as motorbike -
even more so.]

Currently, for those who have to do it, travelling to work in a private
car - with the windows closed - must be the safest way to travel, bar
absolutely none.

colwyn[_2_] May 20th 20 08:18 PM

Experts - eh!
 
On 20/05/2020 16:59, JNugent wrote:
On 20/05/2020 15:04, Kelly wrote:
colwyn wrote:

Times Newspaper today

Encouraging more people to cycle to work after the lockdown could
sharply reduce deaths from heart disease and cancer, a study suggests.

Researchers who tracked 300,000 people in England and Wales found that
those who cycled or travelled by train to work had a reduced risk of
early death, compared with those who commuted by car.

Cyclists formed the healthiest cohort. They were 20 per cent less likely
to die early, compared with those who drove, and 24 per cent less likely
to die from cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and
strokes. They also had a 16 per cent reduced rate of death from cancer.

Record numbers of Britons are buying new bikes or dusting down old ones.
Cycle shops say demand is "through the roof" with some reporting
queueing from morning to night as people scramble to avoid public
transport on their return to work.

Richard Patterson from the University of Cambridge, who led the study,
said: "It is a good time for everyone to rethink their transport
choices. With severe and prolonged limits in public transport capacity
likely, switching to private car use would be disastrous for our health
and the environment. Encouraging more people to walk and cycle will help
limit the longer-term consequences of the pandemic." ...


Oh dear, these presented figures don't look good for car driving. So
now our scientists are encouraging people to walk or cycle to work as
the lockdown eases for this could best help them reduce their risk of
early death and limit the long-term pandemic health consequences.
For some while smoking has been one of the big worries healthwise.
Then not too long ago I remember sugar was being touted as 'the new
smoking' - but is sugar now about to be superseded by driving? Maybe
just a little more cycling and walking will help keep us health enough
to continue using our cars on occasion.


In what *possible* way can driving be a health risk?

A *positive* health risk like over-eating, excessive drinking, smoking,
etc, I mean.

[Hint: There is nothing in driving which presents a health risk. It is
possible to make a case that there is a risk of injury, but that would
apply to all modes of travel, and to certain modes - such as motorbike -
even more so.]


Google threw up:

Accidents, whether they are our fault or not, are typically the result
of the risks we hear about when it comes to driving. But there is a
whole underlayer of health risks of driving that many of us don’t think
about at all. These risks include things such as air pollution, noise
pollution, as well as increases in anxiety, stress, and blood pressure
levels, and chronic lower back and/or knee pain. Driving also
contributes to a few other negative things such to a rapidly changing
climate and a loss of approximately an hour of our time each day for
commuting.

The World Health Organization estimates that road traffic is the single
largest source of noise pollution in cities. Although many people shrug
their shoulders at this information, high exposure to noise pollution
has been linked to hypertension, higher stress and anxiety levels,
hearing loss, a lower ability to focus, and a reduction in sleep
quality. When added up, these are all pretty serious health risks.

Driving-related stress and anxiety is nothing to shake a fist at either.
Some studies have indicated that stress and anxiety caused by excessive
time spent in vehicles actually lowers our job and life satisfaction and
can increase depression risk. Long commutes are also correlated with
more sick days and hospital visits and is shown to lower tolerance and
empathy of others within your immediate vicinity.


Currently, for those who have to do it, travelling to work in a private
car - with the windows closed - must be the safest way to travel, bar
absolutely none.


Q, does the air filtration of your car eliminate virus contamination?

Simon Mason[_6_] May 20th 20 08:40 PM

Experts - eh!
 
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 8:18:15 PM UTC+1, colwyn wrote:

Q, does the air filtration of your car eliminate virus contamination?


Or Nitrogen and Sulphur oxides and PM10s?
Nifty things these pollen filters - they can trap Nitrogen compound molecules.

colwyn[_2_] May 20th 20 08:51 PM

Experts - eh!
 
On 20/05/2020 20:40, Simon Mason wrote:
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 8:18:15 PM UTC+1, colwyn wrote:

Q, does the air filtration of your car eliminate virus contamination?


Or Nitrogen and Sulphur oxides and PM10s?
Nifty things these pollen filters - they can trap Nitrogen compound molecules.

More Google:

Tesla and Geely claim that their cars’ HEPA and N95 filters block the
coronavirus, but some experts doubt it. One thing is certain, the
ordinary cabin filter of all other cars does not protect anything.
HEPA certified air filters (for High Efficiency Particulate Air) are
used in ventilation systems in aircraft, hospitals and industry clean
rooms to retain dust, pollen, bacteria, and even certain viruses. It all
depends on their size and the category of filter used.

In October 2015, the American Tesla was the first to apply such a degree
of air filtration to the automobile, equivalent to what the handful of
armouring specialists offer to isolate their wealthy customers from the
consequences of a biological attack. . It is this very particular
activity which inspired Tesla to name his memorable system “defense
against biological attacks” (bioweapon defense mode) introduced on its
Model X SUV. well-known trade name, obviously designed to strike the
imagination and highlight the virtues of electric propulsion, known as
zero emission.

It takes more than a simple filter to stop the coronavirus

Simon Mason[_6_] May 20th 20 09:10 PM

Experts - eh!
 
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 8:51:06 PM UTC+1, colwyn wrote:

It takes more than a simple filter to stop the coronavirus


Plus the fact that the air intake for the cabin is at ground level and is just about the dirtiest air an ordinary person will ever encounter on a day to day basis. It is no coincidence that the current dearth of cars has done wonders to clean up the air in cities and towns to a large degree.

TMS320 May 20th 20 09:56 PM

Experts - eh!
 
On 20/05/2020 20:18, colwyn wrote:
On 20/05/2020 16:59, JNugent wrote:

Currently, for those who have to do it, travelling to work in a
private car - with the windows closed - must be the safest way to
travel, bar absolutely none.


Q, does the air filtration of your car eliminate virus contamination?


There is definitely nothing in the exit vents to filter the output of
any covid carrying occupants.

What happens if turned out that the turbulent wake makes a good spreader?

jnugent May 21st 20 12:00 AM

Experts - eh!
 
On 20/05/2020 20:18, colwyn wrote:
On 20/05/2020 16:59, JNugent wrote:
On 20/05/2020 15:04, Kelly wrote:
colwyn wrote:

Times Newspaper today

Encouraging more people to cycle to work after the lockdown could
sharply reduce deaths from heart disease and cancer, a study suggests.

Researchers who tracked 300,000 people in England and Wales found that
those who cycled or travelled by train to work had a reduced risk of
early death, compared with those who commuted by car.

Cyclists formed the healthiest cohort. They were 20 per cent less
likely
to die early, compared with those who drove, and 24 per cent less
likely
to die from cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and
strokes. They also had a 16 per cent reduced rate of death from cancer.

Record numbers of Britons are buying new bikes or dusting down old
ones.
Cycle shops say demand is "through the roof" with some reporting
queueing from morning to night as people scramble to avoid public
transport on their return to work.

Richard Patterson from the University of Cambridge, who led the study,
said: "It is a good time for everyone to rethink their transport
choices. With severe and prolonged limits in public transport capacity
likely, switching to private car use would be disastrous for our health
and the environment. Encouraging more people to walk and cycle will
help
limit the longer-term consequences of the pandemic." ...

Oh dear, these presented figures don't look good for car driving. So
now our scientists are encouraging people to walk or cycle to work as
the lockdown eases for this could best help them reduce their risk of
early death and limit the long-term pandemic health consequences.
For some while smoking has been one of the big worries healthwise.
Then not too long ago I remember sugar was being touted as 'the new
smoking' - but is sugar now about to be superseded by driving? Maybe
just a little more cycling and walking will help keep us health enough
to continue using our cars on occasion.


In what *possible* way can driving be a health risk?

A *positive* health risk like over-eating, excessive drinking,
smoking, etc, I mean.

[Hint: There is nothing in driving which presents a health risk. It is
possible to make a case that there is a risk of injury, but that would
apply to all modes of travel, and to certain modes - such as motorbike
- even more so.]


Google threw up:

Accidents, whether they are our fault or not, are typically the result
of the risks we hear about when it comes to driving. But there is a
whole underlayer of health risks of driving that many of us don’t think
about at all. These risks include things such as air pollution, noise
pollution, as well as increases in anxiety, stress, and blood pressure
levels, and chronic lower back and/or knee pain. Driving also
contributes to a few other negative things such to a rapidly changing
climate and a loss of approximately an hour of our time each day for
commuting.

The World Health Organization estimates that road traffic is the single
largest source of noise pollution in cities. Although many people shrug
their shoulders at this information, high exposure to noise pollution
has been linked to hypertension, higher stress and anxiety levels,
hearing loss, a lower ability to focus, and a reduction in sleep
quality. When added up, these are all pretty serious health risks.

Driving-related stress and anxiety is nothing to shake a fist at either.
Some studies have indicated that stress and anxiety caused by excessive
time spent in vehicles actually lowers our job and life satisfaction and
can increase depression risk. Long commutes are also correlated with
more sick days and hospital visits and is shown to lower tolerance and
empathy of others within your immediate vicinity.


Currently, for those who have to do it, travelling to work in a
private car - with the windows closed - must be the safest way to
travel, bar absolutely none.


Q, does the air filtration of your car eliminate virus contamination?


Do you have a sensible question to ask?



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