sustainability and health

Question 1

affects of green spaces on health

Answer 1

• Improved relaxation and restoration
• Improved social capital
• Improved functioning of the immune system
• Enhanced physically activity, improved fitness and reduced obesity
• Anthropogenic noise buffering and production of natural sounds
• Reduced exposure to air pollution
• Reduction of the urban heat island effect
• Enhanced pro-environmental behaviour
• Optimised exposure to sunlight and improved sleep