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Two-thirds of children do not like walking outside alone because of a fear of strangers, researchers from the University of Birmingham suggest. Surveying 473 children aged between nine and 11-years-old, the study found that a decline in walking was significant and believed it could be contributing to rising obesity levels in children.

Surveying 473 children aged between nine and 11-years-old, the study found that a decline in walking was significant and believed it could be contributing to rising obesity levels in children.

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