Green urban places and their impact on the health of the city population
<p>Walkable urban green spaces (WUGS) have immediate as well as indirect effects on health, improving not only the general health of the population but also the quality of the environment. However, in creating these new green urban places the health situation is not given due consideration. Th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Università di Napoli Federico II
2013-07-01
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| Series: | TRIA : Territorio della Ricerca su Insediamenti e Ambiente |
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| Online Access: | http://www.tria.unina.it/index.php/tria/article/view/1811 |
| Summary: | <p>Walkable urban green spaces (WUGS) have immediate as well as indirect effects on health, improving not only the general health of the population but also the quality of the environment. However, in creating these new green urban places the health situation is not given due consideration. This article deals with the relationship between green urban places and physical exercise and the impact on public health in the city of Amadora, located in the metropolitan area of Lisbon. The results of this study show interesting relationships between the location of the green areas, the characteristics of the settlements and the types of greenery provided, indicating the necessity of an urgent interdisciplinary effort for the well-being of the future city.</p><p> </p> |
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| ISSN: | 1974-6849 2281-4574 |