This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Petition Cycling revolution will cure the nation’s poor health.
67% of men and 57% of women in the UK are overweight or obese. Coronary heart disease , stroke, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer , breast cancer, osteoarthritis , depression , dementia are just some of the diseases that can be prevented/delayed by doing regular exercise...
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Imagine how much money could be saved by the NHS (£115 billion spent p.a.) if the population was healthier. This money should be spent on the following:
-More bike stands throughout the UK, a significant increase in Boris bikes and the introduction of Boris bikes in every city in the UK.
-A mass education program about the benefits of cycling in primary schools, secondary schools, universities and work places throughout the UK.
-Cycling facilities (e.g. lockers, secure bike sheds, showers) in the locations mentioned above.
-Longer cycle superhighways in London and superhighways in every city in the UK.
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