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Exploring mechanisms underlying the relationship between the natural outdoor environment and health and well-being - Results from the PHENOTYPE project.
Environment international - 1 Jan 2020
Kruize Hanneke, van Kamp Irene, van den Berg Magdalena, van Kempen Elise, Wendel-Vos Wanda, Ruijsbroek Annemarie, Swart Wim, Maas Jolanda, Gidlow Christopher, Smith Graham, Ellis Naomi, Hurst Gemma, Masterson Daniel, Triguero-Mas Margarita, Cirach Marta, Gražulevičienė Regina, van den Hazel Peter, Nieuwenhuijsen Mark
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Despite the large number of studies on beneficial effects of the natural outdoor environment (NOE) on health, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. OBJECTIVE: This study explored the relations between amount, quality, use and experience of the NOE; and physical activity, social contacts and mental well-being. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, data on GIS-derived measures of...
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