Commuting by bicycle and walking significantly reduces incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and increases life span | British Medical Journal

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[C]ommuting by cycle and by mixed mode including cycling were associated with lower risk of all cause mortality . . . , cancer incidence . . . , and cancer mortality . . . .

Commuting by cycling and walking were associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease incidence . . . and cardiovascular disease mortality . . . .

Conclusions: Cycle commuting was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all cause mortality. Walking commuting was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease independent of major measured confounding factors. Initiatives to encourage and support active commuting could reduce risk of death and the burden of important chronic conditions.

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Commuting by bicycle and walking significantly reduces incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and increases life span | British Medical Journal