Why use MSAs (Metropolitan Statistical Areas)?
Defining a “city” by its city limits overlooks the interaction between the core of the city and the surrounding suburban areas. Residents outside the city limits have access to fitness-related resources in their suburban area as well as the city core; likewise, the residents within the city limits may access resources in the surrounding areas. Thus, the metropolitan area, including both the city core and the surrounding suburban areas, act as a unit to support the wellness efforts of residents of the area. In this report, the terms metropolitan area, community and city are synonymous.
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