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This paper describes two case studies from Scotland, UK, exploring links between access to green space, perceptions of and activities in green space, and health and quality of life. One study involved a natural experiment to study the effects of improvements to woodlands near a disadvantaged urban community, compared with a similar community without such interventions. The second study, a recent, innovative study for the Scottish Government, demonstrated use of a biomarker as a method for measuring the salutogenic effects of environmental settings such as green space, offering evidence of environment-body interactions within a real-world context of people’s everyday lives.
Journal article / This pilot study shows that undertaking purposeful activity in public green space has the potential to promote health and prevent mental ill health.
Feature / SEI York Centre Director Sarah West was interviewed for a recent briefing for the UK parliament.
Press release / The research content and methodologies of the SAMHE project were included in the University of York's contributions to a major UK government report.
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