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Is Exercise Now A Luxury Item In D.C.? | WAMU

January 06, 2020
  • D.C. Policy Center

On January 6, 2020, the D.C. Policy Center’s article, Physical activity and gym access by neighborhood in D.C., was cited by WAMU:

Physical activity levels tend to vary widely throughout the city, with the lowest rates in Wards 7 and 8. In those two wards — which also have the most residents living below the federal poverty level — obesity rates are 39.2% and 42% of the population, respectively, according to a 2014 report from the D.C. Department of Health. These are also the areas with the least access to commercial fitness studios, boutique or otherwise.

Read more: Is Exercise Now A Luxury Item In D.C.? | WAMU

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Established in 2016, the D.C. Policy Center is a non-partisan research and policy organization committed to advancing policies for a strong and vibrant economy in the District of Columbia. Through rigorous research and collaboration, the D.C. Policy Center develops and tests policy ideas, disseminates its findings, and engages in constructive dialogue and debate.

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