Nature prescriptions should address motivations and barriers to be effective, equitable, and sustainable
Thomas Astell‐Burt, Tanya Pritchard, Monique E. François, Rowena Ivers, Katarzyna Olcoń, Patricia M. Davidson, Xiaoqi Feng
Abstract
Equitable, effective, and durable solutions to address social determinants of health remain elusive and ever more urgent in the context of climate change.1 Contact with natural environments, such as parks and forests, is associated with better health.2 Enabling people to increasingly interact with nature is recognised by some health professionals as an option for addressing unmet health and social needs (eg, physical activity and connections with others).3
Topics & Concepts
Medical prescriptionBusinessEnvironmental planningMedicineGeographyPharmacologyUrban Green Space and HealthClimate Change and Health ImpactsHealth, psychology, and well-being