Jennings, Viniece and Johnson Gaither, Cassandra
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Abstract
Health disparities occur when adverse health conditions are unequal across populations due in part to gaps in wealth. These disparities continue to plague global health. Decades of research suggests that the natural environment can play a key role in sustaining the health of the public. However, the influence of the natural environment on health disparities is not well-articulated. Green spaces provide ecosystem services that are vital to public health. This paper discusses the link between green spaces and some of the nation’s leading health issues such as obesity, cardiovascular health, heat-related illness, and psychological health. These associations are discussed in terms of key demographic variables—race, ethnicity, and income. The authors also identify research gaps and recommendations for future research.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Health > Health Equity Health > Disparities Health > Global Health Health > Public Health |
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Depositing User: | Ms Danielle Motley |
Date Deposited: | 01 Mar 2015 11:51 |
Last Modified: | 01 Mar 2015 11:51 |
Link to this item (URI): | http://health-equity.lib.umd.edu/id/eprint/4222 |
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