Oxford textbook of nature and public health : the role of nature in improving the health of a population / edited by Matilda van den Bosch and William Bird ; foreword by Howard Frumkin.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bosch, Matilda van den, editor.

Bird, William, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public health.

Nature, Healing power of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations (colour)

Place of Publication:

[Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2018.

Summary:

Human beings have always been affected by their surroundings. There are various health benefits linked to being able to access nature; including increased physical activity, stress recovery, and the stimulation of child cognitive development. This handbook provides a broad and inclusive picture of the relationship between our own health and the natural environment. All aspects of this unique relationship are covered, ranging from disease prevention through physical activity in green spaces to innovative ecosystem services, such as climate change adaptation by urban trees. Potential hazardous consequences are also discussed including natural disasters, vector-borne pathogens, and allergies.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2018.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on February 6, 2018).

ISBN:

0-19-103876-8

0-19-179287-X