View No. 09 (2024): Green Health

Marcel Cardinali

314 pages 

ISBN 978 94 6366 849 1 

Published: 2024-04-22

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  • This doctoral research explores if and how green spaces are able to mitigate the global disease burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), by examining the role of green space characteristics and their proximity for three key theorized pathways: (1) The inviting character of green spaces to be more physically active and their health benefits; (2) the ability of green spaces to promote social cohesion and in turn mental health; (3) and the mitigation potential of green spaces to reduce air...