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A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments
BMC Public Health · 2010 · Vol. 10(1) · pp. 456–456
Diana E. Bowler✉(Bangor University)Lisette M Buyung-Ali(Bangor University)Teri Knight(Bangor University)Andrew S. Pullin(Bangor University)
Abstract
Overall, the studies are suggestive that natural environments may have direct and positive impacts on well-being, but support the need for investment in further research on this question to understand the general significance for public health.
Urban Green Space and HealthNoise Effects and ManagementUrban Heat Island MitigationMeta-analysisNatural (archaeology)Public healthNatural experimentBiostatisticsMedicineSystematic reviewLevel designEnvironmental healthInclusion (mineral)
MeSH terms
Health StatusHumansPersonal SatisfactionNature
Funding
- Natural England
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