Even though experts believe that walking is a great way to improve one's health, very few people walk nowadays. Why aren't people walking? What can be done to encourage them to walk more? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

The benefits of walking are numerous, and experts recommend it as a good way to keep healthy and fit. Despite

this

, the number of

people

who walk on a daily basis is on the decline. The reasons for

this

are manifold, but there are

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several solutions that may help

people

walk more. Lack of time is the most common reason

people

cite for not engaging in any form of physical activity. These days most

people

have hectic schedules that involve juggling their work and home responsibilities.

As a result

, they are often too exhausted or pressed for time and

therefore

opt for faster and more comfortable forms of transport,

such

as cars, bikes or public transport. Another major reason for the reduced number of pedestrians on the roads is a lack of safety. Most full-time workers are not free to walk during the day

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and will skip it in the evenings or early morning hours

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if they do not feel safe enough to do so. Fortunately, there are quite a few solutions to

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issue. One is making walkers safe, which means the government should ensure that there are enough sidewalks and streetlights available in every suburb

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so that pedestrians can walk or jog safely whenever time allows. Another useful option is to create special walking tracks and parks in neighbourhoods where

people

can get some much-needed exercise in the evenings. The added benefit of promoting

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healthy lifestyle and walking in the community makes

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solution even more attractive. To conclude, the pressures of daily life and lack of

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while walking reduce the popularity of

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healthy practice. Governments can reverse

this

trend by creating more green spaces for

people

to walk in and addressing their safety concerns.