The association between green space and cause-specific mortality in urban New Zealand: an ecological analysis of green space utility

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The association between green space and cause-specific mortality in urban New Zealand: an ecological analysis of green space utility

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Abstract Background There is mounting international evidence that exposure to green environments is associated with health benefits, including lower mortality rates. Consequently, it has been suggested that the uneven distribution of such environments may contribute to health inequalities. Possible causative mechanisms behind the green space and health relationship include the provision of physical activity opportunities, facilitation of social contact and the restorative effects of nature. I...

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2010-05-01

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Day Peter / Mitchell Richard / Pearce Jamie / Richardson Elizabeth / Kingham Simon

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/240

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Public aspects of medicine

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