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Eigthy-eight percent of parents believe that participating in outdoor activities strengthens family relationships according to an REI national survey of parents with children ages four to 14. Parents ranked camping as the number one "great outdoor family experience" (33%), followed by hiking (14.5%), bicycling (13.3%), and fishing (12.8%). Sports Edge Newswire, May 29, 2002.
A study published in the journal Health Affairs found that people who are obese have 30 to 50 percent more chronic medical problems than smokers or drinkers. Health complications linked to obesity such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, stroke and certain cancers raise an individual's healthcare costs by 36 percent and medication costs by 77 percent. Less physical activity, more hours in front of the television, and a car-obsessed culture were all cited by the author as significant causes of America's growing obesity problem. "Obesity Harder on Health than Smoking," Reuters, March 12, 2002.
Honda, Bombardier and Yamaha introduced a four-stroke engine in their 2002 personal watercraft models. Since 1998, the marine industry has invested more than $1 billion in technological advances that have led to a 75 percent reduction in hydrocarbon and NOx emissions and a 70 percent reduction in sound. Personal Watercraft Industry Association news release, March 20, 2002
Over 350 river cleanups took place across the country this may in National River Cleanup 2002. Since its inception in 1992, 429,555 volunteers have participated in 4,738 cleanups covering 95,269 miles of waterways during National River Cleanup Week. For more information visit www.americaoutdoors.org/nrcw or call 865-558-3395.
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