Green space and health equity: a systematic review on the potential of green space to reduce health disparities
Disadvantaged groups worldwide, such as low-income and racially/ethnically minoritized
people, experience worse health outcomes than more privileged groups, including wealthier …
people, experience worse health outcomes than more privileged groups, including wealthier …
Green space quality and health: a systematic review
(1) Background: As cities densify, researcher and policy focus is intensifying on which green
space types and qualities are important for health. We conducted a systematic review to …
space types and qualities are important for health. We conducted a systematic review to …
Contrasting inequality in human exposure to greenspace between cities of Global North and Global South
Abstract The United Nations specified the need for “providing universal access to
greenspace for urban residents” in the 11th Sustainable Development Goal. Yet, how far we …
greenspace for urban residents” in the 11th Sustainable Development Goal. Yet, how far we …
Spatial dimensions of the influence of urban green-blue spaces on human health: A systematic review
Background There is an increasing volume of literature investigating the links between
urban environments and human health, much of which involves spatial conceptualisations …
urban environments and human health, much of which involves spatial conceptualisations …
[HTML][HTML] Demystifying normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) for greenness exposure assessments and policy interventions in urban greening
Most nature and health research use the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) for
measuring greenness exposure. However, little is known about what NDVI measures in …
measuring greenness exposure. However, little is known about what NDVI measures in …
Urban street tree biodiversity and antidepressant prescriptions
Growing urbanisation is a threat to both mental health and biodiversity. Street trees are an
important biodiversity component of urban greenspace, but little is known about their effects …
important biodiversity component of urban greenspace, but little is known about their effects …
School green space and its impact on academic performance: A systematic literature review
Background: Scholars and policymakers have criticized public education in developed
countries for perpetuating health and income disparities. Several studies have examined the …
countries for perpetuating health and income disparities. Several studies have examined the …
The benefits of trees for livable and sustainable communities
JB Turner‐Skoff, N Cavender - Plants, People, Planet, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Societal Impact Statement Trees play a critical role for people and the planet. Numerous
studies have demonstrated that the presence of trees and urban nature can improve …
studies have demonstrated that the presence of trees and urban nature can improve …
Green infrastructure and health
MJ Nieuwenhuijsen - Annual Review of Public Health, 2021 - annualreviews.org
The health benefits of green space are well known, but the health effects of green
infrastructure less so. Green infrastructure goes well beyond the presence of green space …
infrastructure less so. Green infrastructure goes well beyond the presence of green space …
Where the wild things are! Do urban green spaces with greater avian biodiversity promote more positive emotions in humans?
Urban green space can help mitigate the negative impacts of urban living and provide
positive effects on citizens' mood, health and well-being. Questions remain, however, as to …
positive effects on citizens' mood, health and well-being. Questions remain, however, as to …