Natural environments and human health [

The role natural environments play in human health and wellbeing is attracting increasing attention. There is growing medical evidence that access to the natural environment can prevent disease, aid recovery, tackle obesity and improve mental health. Ths book examines the history of natural environm...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ewert, Alan W. , 1949- (Author), Mitten, Denise S. (Author)
Other Authors: Overholt, Jillisa
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI , c2014
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Online Access:https://www.cabi.org/cabebooks/FullTextPDF/2014/20143140823.pdf
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Overview
  • 2. Human perceptions of natural
  • 3. The historical connection between natural environments and health
  • 4. Concepts and theories
  • 5. Human development and nature
  • 6. Adaptations and applications
  • 7. Outcomes and benefits
  • 8. Sese of place and the role of sducation
  • 9. Innovative approaches to integrating natural environments and health
  • 10. Future actions and implications: policy and research- take a park, not a pill