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    Walking safely is enhanced by a new tool that shares road risks. This system helps pedestrians recognize and avoid hazards like traffic accidents and falls for better health.

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    Background:

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    • Awareness of specific environmental and social hazards can mitigate pedestrian risks.
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    • To integrate passive landscape risks with actively identified user-reported hazards.

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