A systematic review of quantitative studies on the impact of blue space on urban human health

Niamh Smith; Sebastien Chastin

doi:10.1007/s35147-022-1040-7

A systematic review of quantitative studies on the impact of blue space on urban human health

Niamh Smith^*, Sebastien Chastin

^*Corresponding author for this work

Physiotherapy

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Abstract

Blue spaces are an integral part of cities. This review of 43 articles found a positive association between urban blue spaces and health, with particularly strong evidence for positive associations with reduced premature mortality and obesity, and better self-reported mental health and wellbeing.

Original language	German
Pages (from-to)	54-55
Number of pages	2
Journal	WasserWirtschaft
Volume	112
Issue number	Special issue
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s35147-022-1040-7
Publication status	Published - May 2022

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Water Science and Technology

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