The Effects of Commuting Behavior on Health Condition

Abstract

In this paper, we studied the effects of commuting behavior on health condition. After the review of previous research, we conducted two surveys, questionnaire survey on commuting mode choice and health condition, and panel experiment of temporal switch from usual commuting mode to more physically loaded mode such as walking and cycling. From the first dataset, we found the effects of commuting mode choice on BMI which is a major factor of health condition. From the second panel dataset, we found increase in walking improved BMI and HbAlc, which lead to healthier condition.