Projects per year
Abstract / Description of output
This report summarizes the available evidence of beneficial effects of urban green spaces, such as improved mental health, reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, obesity and risk of type 2 diabetes, and improved pregnancy outcomes. Mechanisms leading to these health benefits include psychological relaxation and stress alleviation, increased physical activity, reduced exposure to air pollutants, noise and excess heat.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Urban Green Spaces and Health |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Review of Evidence |
| Editors | Andrey Egorov, Pierpaolo Mudu, Matthias Braubach, Marco Martuzzi |
| Place of Publication | Copenhagen |
| Publisher | World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe |
| Pages | 3-20 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Nov 2016 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Green space
- urban environment
- health
- cities
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Dive into the research topics of 'Evidence on health benefits of urban green spaces'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Projects
- 3 Finished
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GreenHealth: The contribution of Green and Open Space in Public Health and Well Being
Ward Thompson, C., Robertson, L., Roe, J. & Aspinall, P.
UK central government bodies/local authorities, health and hospital authorities
1/08/11 → 31/10/12
Project: Research
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SPARColl Stage 3: Scottish Physical Activity Research Collaboration (SPARColl) Stage 3
Ward Thompson, C., Millington, C. & Robertson, L.
1/04/11 → 31/03/12
Project: Research
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I'DGO: Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors (I'DGO)
Ward Thompson, C., Newton, R., Burton, E., Sugiyama, T. & Alves, S.
1/09/03 → 1/01/07
Project: Research Collaboration with external organisation
Research output
- 1 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
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Effects of Urban Green Space on Environmental Health, Equity and Resilience
Braubach, M., Egorov, A., Mudu, P., Wolf, T., Ward Thompson, C. & Martuzzi, M., 2 Sept 2017, Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Areas: Linkages between Science, Policy and Practice. Kabisch, N., Korn, H., Stadler, J. & Bonn, A. (eds.). Cham, Switzerland: SpringerOpen, p. 187-205 (Theory and Practice of Urban Sustainability Transitions).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Press/Media
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BBC Radio 5 Live Interview
20/09/20 → 29/09/20
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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The National - Scotland must 'get creative' so people can still get outdoors
23/03/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Activities
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Catharine Ward Thompson (Advisor)
5 Dec 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Centres and Peripheries
Catharine Ward Thompson (Invited speaker)
5 Feb 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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International Symposium: 40th Anniversary of Environmental Planning Institute
Catharine Ward Thompson (Keynote/plenary speaker)
21 Jan 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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