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Parks as Health Resources by Mailey Gan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative which aims to promote human health through contact with nature. It summarizes research showing connections between nature and reduced stress, increased physical activity, and improved childhood development. However, disconnections from nature are linked to health issues. The initiative advocates for an integrated multisectoral approach and tools to assess how parks can support health. A proposed "Healthy Parks Tool" would evaluate park envir
- Author
- Mailey Gan
- Language
- EN