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I'm a civil engineer, and as alluded to by a previous caller, part of the problem is urban and suburban design - the built environment is designed to move people seated in cars, not walking or really even cycling.

Also, the biggest difference I see since I was a kid in the '70s is that when I went outside, it was wide open country - room to roam, run, explore, and live. Today that same countryside is housing - my nieces and nephews step outside in the same part of the county, and they're in their neighbor's yard. Television's just become more attractive.

I'm curious whether the panelists have any thoughts about the use of electronics - especially those with headphones that promote social isolation - on the level of physical activity in users.

Thanks - great show.

John

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