TIPH Photo Blog

The picture here is of a student's bike tethered to a bike rack (in this case, a rather impromptu one). I found this outside my anthropology class in Baldwin Hall, and I know at least one of my classmates bikes to class regularly. All around UGA, you can also find proper bike racks. Bikes and bike racks represent public health at UGA because it encourages students to pursue active, healthy habits in their everyday lifestyles. I chose this example because I feel that it effectively sends a message to other students who may drive to school or those too busy to exercise in their time outside of classes. By seeing alternative options and other students using these bike racks, people may want to adopt their peers' behaviors. Others should consider this an example of public health because it poses a simple solution to sedentary lifestyles. With the obesity epidemic in America, it is imperative to recognize these solutions that can help decrease the growth. Additionally, modes of transportation like bikes help to reduce air pollution.