URBAN GREEN FOR HEALTH & LONGEVITY?

Unlike many studies demonstrate, citizens living in urban areas are not necessarily endangered in their health and longevity. If they are surrounded by green spaces in their vicinity, as recent global research demonstrates. 

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

Almost two thirds of the U.S. population live in urban areas. So far so good? Not necessarily, unless for those who are surrounded by the proverbial ‘green grass of home’ in their urban environment. Just read on to learn more about.

THE ROLE OF GREEN URBAN SPACES FOR OUR LIFE

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), natural environments in cities like parks, gardens, woods, lakesides, etc. support not only physical activities. Also peace, relaxation and recreation for better physical and mental health and longer life. Surrounded by better air quality, less traffic noise, and cooler temperature. Thus avoiding premature mortality of any cause, including heart disease and respiratory problems in the forefront of chronic illness nowadays.
 
Not only this. Based on research at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, especially an irregular shape of urban parks play a major role to avoid premature mortality. In contrast to square-shaped parks, by giving more and better access to nature. I.e., if the shape of the park is irregular and complex, the mortality risk is even more reduced.
 
Scientifically validated by meta-analytical research at the Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO, in collaboration with the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain. Involving more than 8 million study participants in the U.S., Canada, China, and European countries like Spain, Italy and Switzerland, as well as Australia.

IN A NUTSHELL

Unlike many studies demonstrate, citizens living in urban areas are not necessarily endangered in their health and longevity. If they are surrounded by green spaces in their vicinity, as recent global research demonstrates.
 
This proximity to nature is even more important, as the life expectancy in the U.S. has fallen dramatically in last 3 years in the middle-aged population segment especially in urban areas. Due to so called deaths of despair with suicide, drug overdose, and alcoholism in the forefront. Leading to increase in heart failure, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. After life expectancy had gained for several decades. According to research at, inter alia, the University of California in Berkeley.             
 
That’s why the extension of green spaces in cities is highly recommended. Especially those green spaces with irregular shape, thus offering better access to nature’s health benefits.  
 
With special reference to the fact that these green spaces are also good for climate mitigation.  
         

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DISCLAIMER

All information stated in this blog are for your personal education, and not to replace the advice of your healthcare provider.All information stated in this blog are for your personal education, and not to replace the advice of your healthcare provider.