There is extensive empirical literature on the association between exposure to nature and
health. In this narrative review, we discuss the strength of evidence from recent (ie, the last …

Disadvantaged groups worldwide, such as low-income and racially/ethnically minoritized
people, experience worse health outcomes than more privileged groups, including wealthier …

Background: At a time of increasing disconnectedness from nature, scientific interest in the
potential health benefits of nature contact has grown. Research in recent decades has …

Background In a rapidly urbanizing world, many people have little contact with natural
environments, which may affect health and well-being. Existing reviews generally conclude …

Abstract Purpose of Review Many studies suggest that exposure to natural vegetation, or
greenness, may be beneficial for a variety of health outcomes. We summarize the recent …

Many features of the environment have been found to exert an important influence on
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, progression, and severity. Changes in the environment …

RESULTS The strongest evidence for type of nature exposure was residential green space
studies (n= 147, 50%). The strongest evidence for the beneficial health effects of nature was …

Background Inadequate translation from theoretical to statistical models of the greenspace–
health relationship may lead to incorrect conclusions about the importance of some …

Modern urban life style is associated with chronic stress, insufficient physical activity and
exposure to anthropogenic environmental hazards. Urban green space, such as parks …

Background Evidence is emerging that poor mental health is associated with the
environmental exposures of surrounding green, air pollution and traffic noise. Most studies …