Abstract:
Traveling is a pleasant activity for leisure time. In daily routine, it is cumbersome, tiring and badly affects the traveler's health. The present study aimed to examine the role of long distance travelling on the health of the commuters working in Lahore City of Pakistan using GIS techniques. Both Primary and secondary sources were used for data collection. Interpolation, weighted sum overlay analysis was performed through Arc Map 10.1. The results revealed that 52% of daily commuters spent 2 to 3 hours to reach their workplace. 22.5 % commuters traveled for 21 to 30 kms and 4.6 % commuter traveled more than 70 kms to reach their workplace. Most common health problems found among commuters were Respiratory 97 %, Eye infections 86%, and central nervous system related problems 69%. The study concluded that commuters from Patoki, Sheikhupura, Renala Khurd, Kasur, Muridke, and Okara were facing more health issues than others. The study recommended examining the role of transport modes in the health deterioration of commuters.
Page(s):
121-127
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Science, Volume: 71, Issue: 3, Year: 2019