Natural Environments and Human Health

Natural Environments and Human Health
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Publisher : CABI
Total Pages : 250
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ISBN-10 : 9781845939199
ISBN-13 : 1845939190
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Book Synopsis Natural Environments and Human Health by : Alan W Ewert

Download or read book Natural Environments and Human Health written by Alan W Ewert and published by CABI. This book was released on 2014-04-25 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role natural environments play in human health and wellbeing is attracting increasing attention. There is growing medical evidence that access to the natural environment can prevent disease, aid recovery, tackle obesity and improve mental health. This book examines the history of natural environments being used for stress-reduction, enjoyment, aesthetics and catharsis, and traces the development of the connection between humans and the environment, and how they impact our personal and collective health.


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