Effect of nature prescriptions on cardiometabolic and mental health, and physical activity: a systematic review

The Lancet Planetary Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(4), P. e313 - e328

Published: April 1, 2023

Nature prescriptions are gaining popularity as a form of social prescribing in support sustainable health care. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to synthesise evidence on the effectiveness nature determine factors important for their success. We searched five databases from inception up July 25, 2021. Randomised non-randomised controlled studies featuring prescription (ie, referral or an organised programme, by professional, encourage spending time nature) were included. Two reviewers independently conducted all steps study selection; one reviewer collected summary data published reports risk bias assessment. Random-effect DerSimonian-Laird meta-analyses key outcomes. identified 92 unique (122 reports), which 28 contributed meta-analyses. Compared with control conditions, programmes resulted greater reduction systolic blood pressure (mean difference -4·82 mm Hg [-8·92 -0·72]) diastolic -3·82 [-6·47 -1·16). also had moderate large effect depression scores (post-intervention standardised mean -0·50 [-0·84 -0·16]; change baseline -0·42 [-0·82 -0·03]) anxiety -0·57 [-1·12 -0·03]; -1·27 [-2·20 -0·33]). increase daily step counts than conditions 900 [790 1010]) but did not improve weekly physical activity 25·90 min [-10·26 62·06]). A subgroup analysis restricted referring institution showed stronger effects scores, counts, general analysis. Beneficial mainly provided interventions involving professionals whereas beneficial pressures professionals. Most have high bias. cardiometabolic mental benefits increases walking. Effective can involve range natural settings activities be implemented via community channels, addition

Language: Английский

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Air Pollution and Mortality at the Intersection of Race and Social Class

New England Journal of Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 388(15), P. 1396 - 1404

Published: March 24, 2023

Black Americans are exposed to higher annual levels of air pollution containing fine particulate matter (particles with an aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5 μm [PM

Language: Английский

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The relationship between green space accessibility by multiple travel modes and housing prices: A case study of Beijing

Cities, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 145, P. 104694 - 104694

Published: Dec. 8, 2023

Language: Английский

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Nature and Mental Health in Urban Texas: A NatureScore-Based Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(2), P. 168 - 168

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

In this cross-sectional study, we examined the impact of access to nature on mental health utilization in urban neighborhoods using Texas outpatient encounters data merged with NatureScoreTM (0–100; low high levels) and US census (household income, education, employment, poverty, insurance coverage) at zipcode level. Our sample size included 61 million across 1169 zipcodes, 63% women 30% elderly. A total 369,344 were identified, anxiety/stress depression representing 68.3% 23.6%, respectively. We found that a NatureScore 60+ had lower overall than those below 40 (RR 0.51, 95%CI 0.38–0.69). This relationship persisted for depression, bipolar disorder, above 80 (p < 0.001). Compared 40, significantly (aRR 0.68, 0.49–0.95) 0.59, 0.36–0.99) after adjusting demographic socioeconomic factors. novel approach, utilizing as proxy greenness, demonstrates correlation between higher reduced utilization. findings highlight importance integrating into our healthcare strategies promote well-being health.

Language: Английский

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Green Space and Internalizing or Externalizing Symptoms Among Children

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(4), P. e245742 - e245742

Published: April 10, 2024

Evidence suggests that living near green space supports mental health, but studies examining the association of with early health symptoms among children are rare.

Language: Английский

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Assessing urban vegetation inequalities: Methodological insights and evidence

Ecological Informatics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 102987 - 102987

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effects of Home Neighborhood Tree Canopy Coverage on Mental Health Outcomes: A Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Investigation

Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Objective: Explore the relationship between tree canopy coverage (TCC) in one’s home neighborhood and mental health outcomes, how these relationships differ by factors, among persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) United States. Setting: Community. Participants: Enrolled TBI Model Systems National Database completed follow-up interview after January 1, 2017. Design: Secondary analysis of cross-sectional data. Main Measures: Neighborhood (census tract) Percent TCC, depressive (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder-7) symptoms (scores ≥10 on each measure), personal/demographic (age, sex, education, homebound status), factors (type, socioeconomic disadvantage). Results: Separate negative binomial regression models were constructed for 2 outcomes (depression symptoms). Covariates final age, type, Functional Independence Measure (FIM) total (concurrent), driving status, neighborhood-level disadvantage. The interaction TCC type (but not status) was significant depression symptoms. nature such that, both those living rural neighborhoods higher more likely to have moderate severe However, this effect attenuated adding level disadvantage, suggesting that part may be due characteristics versus other neighborhoods. Conclusions: After adjusting SDoH, direct small opposite direction hypothesized (higher associated poorer health), particularly potentially experience Our findings highlight importance evaluating interactions different aspects social (eg, SDoH), natural greenspace), built type) environment provide a comprehensive understanding affecting TBI.

Language: Английский

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Environmental Exposome and Atrial Fibrillation: Emerging Evidence and Future Directions

Circulation Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 134(8), P. 1029 - 1045

Published: April 11, 2024

There has been increased awareness of the linkage between environmental exposures and cardiovascular health disease. Atrial fibrillation is most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, affecting millions people worldwide contributing to substantial morbidity mortality. Although numerous studies have explored role genetic lifestyle factors in development progression atrial fibrillation, potential impact determinants on this prevalent condition received comparatively less attention. This review aims provide a comprehensive overview current evidence encompassing such as air pollution, temperature, humidity, other meteorologic conditions, noise greenspace, social environment. We discuss existing from epidemiological mechanistic studies, critically evaluating strengths limitations these investigations underlying biological mechanisms through which may affect risk. Furthermore, we address implications findings for public clinical practice identify knowledge gaps future research directions emerging field.

Language: Английский

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Greenness and equity: Complex connections between intra-neighborhood contexts and residential tree planting implementation

Environment International, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 176, P. 107955 - 107955

Published: May 12, 2023

Associations between neighborhood greenness and socioeconomic status (SES) are established, yet intra-neighborhood context SES-related barriers to tree planting remain unclear. Large-scale implementation efforts increasingly common can improve human health, strengthen climate adaptation, ameliorate environmental inequities. Yet, these may be ineffective without in-depth understanding of local SES inequities residential planting. We recruited 636 residents within surrounding the Oakdale Neighborhood Louisville, Kentucky, USA, evaluated associations individual neighborhood-level sociodemographic indicators with levels at multiple scales. offered no-cost maintenance a subsection examined plus baseline adoption among 215 eligible participants. observed positive income Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) leaf area index (LAI) all radii around homes, yards residents, that varied in strength. There were stronger NDVI front but LAI back yards. Among Participants Color, than Whites exhibited no association LAI. Tree uptake was not associated income, education, race, nor employment status, positively lot size, home value, lower population density, greenness. Our findings reveal significant complexity could help shape future research equitable greening implementation. Results show previously documented links greenspace large scales extend residents' yards, highlighting opportunities redress on private property. analysis found nearly equal across groups did inequity. To inform greening, further is needed evaluate culture, norms, perceptions, values affecting acceptance low-SES residents.

Language: Английский

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Time in nature is associated with higher levels of positive mood: Evidence from the 2023 NatureDose™ student survey

Journal of Environmental Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 90, P. 102083 - 102083

Published: July 13, 2023

Language: Английский

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