Samenvatting
The Netherlands is well known for their high bicycle use. The Health Economic Assessment Tool and life table calculations to quantify the population-level health benefits from Dutch cycling levels were used. Cycling prevents about 11 000 deaths each year, and Dutch people have half-a-year-longer life expectancy because of cycling. These health benefits correspond to more than 5% of the Dutch gross domestic product. The study confirmed that investments in bicycle-promoting policies (e.g., improved bicycle infrastructure and facilities) will likely yield a high cost–benefit ratio in the long term. (Author/publisher)