WHO/Europe : “WHO report shows urban green spaces deliver multiple health benefits” plus 1 more |
WHO report shows urban green spaces deliver multiple health benefits Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:37 AM PDT A new WHO report summarizing evidence on the health effects of green space in urban areas shows that green spaces offer numerous public health benefits, including psychological relaxation and stress reduction, enhanced physical activity and a potential reduction in exposure to – among other harmful urban factors – air pollution, noise and excessive heat. The report concludes that there is a need for both small, local green spaces situated very close to where people live and spend their day, and large green spaces that provide formal recreational facilities (such as playing fields) and opportunities to interact with nature. |
WHO report shows urban green spaces deliver multiple health benefits Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:37 AM PDT A new WHO report summarizing evidence on the health effects of green space in urban areas shows that green spaces offer numerous public health benefits, including psychological relaxation and stress reduction, enhanced physical activity and a potential reduction in exposure to – among other harmful urban factors – air pollution, noise and excessive heat. |
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