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“Americans, I’d learned, walked less than any other industrialized nation on earth, with the average US native taking 5,117 steps daily compared to 9,695 in Australia, 7,168 in Japan and 9,650 in Switzerland.” quote by Martin Lindstrom
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““Americans, I’d learned, walked less than any other industrialized nation on earth, with the average US native taking 5,117 steps daily compared to 9,695 in Australia, 7,168 in Japan and 9,650 in Switzerland.””

Martin Lindstrom

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Source Interview: The Psychology of Brands, Martin Lindstrom, 2014

Americans walk significantly fewer steps than peers in other developed countries, indicating lower daily physical activity.

In simple terms: Americans walk less than other nations.

Key Takeaway

Encourage more daily movement.

Themes

health activity culture comparisons

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

statistical observational

When to use this quote

  • workplace wellness programs
  • urban planning
  • personal fitness goals
  • policy making

Key Concepts

public health behavioral economics national trends

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies promote walking habits?
  • What barriers reduce daily steps in the US?
A Different Perspective

Data may not reflect all demographics or recent changes in activity patterns.

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