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Greenspace in urban neighbourhoods and residents' health: adding quality to quantity
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · 2011 · Vol. 66(6) · pp. e8–e8
S.M.E. van Dillen(Wageningen University & Research)S. de Vries✉(Wageningen University & Research)Peter Groenewegen(Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research)Peter Spreeuwenberg(Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research)
Abstract
The quantity and also the quality of greenspace in one's neighbourhood seem relevant with regard to health. Furthermore, streetscape greenery is at least as strongly related to self-reported health as green areas.
Urban Green Space and HealthNoise Effects and ManagementUrban Transport and AccessibilityMedicineEnvironmental healthQuality (philosophy)Public healthGerontologyNursing
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultAgedEnvironment DesignFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsSurveys and QuestionnairesResidence CharacteristicsUrban HealthGeographic Information SystemsYoung Adult
Funding
- Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
- Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit
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