American workers with lengthy commutes are more likely to report a range of adverse physical and emotions conditions according to the Gallup Healthways Wellbeing index.  About one in five U.S. workers spends more than half an hour getting to work and 3% commute for more than an hour each way.  Those who do report long commutes are more likley to complain of health problems and are more likely to have a Body Mass Index that classifies them as obese.

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