The Role of blue spaces on health and well-being
The incorporation and regeneration of blue spaces in urban areas could promote health in cities. Nevertheless, research on the effects of these spaces is still scarce. This thesis aimed to evaluate the influence of blue spaces and related infrastructure on the health and well-being of the population...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis doctoral |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2020 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | CBUC, CESCA |
| Repositorio: | TDR. Tesis Doctorales en Red |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:www.tdx.cat:10803/669618 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10803/669618 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Blue space Water Nature Well-being Health Espai blau Aigua Natura Benestar Salut 613 |
| Sumario: | The incorporation and regeneration of blue spaces in urban areas could promote health in cities. Nevertheless, research on the effects of these spaces is still scarce. This thesis aimed to evaluate the influence of blue spaces and related infrastructure on the health and well-being of the population. On the one hand, our findings suggested that the regeneration of a blue space in urban areas promotes their use, particularly among those usually underrepresented, while enhancing physical activity and social interactions. Altogether, this translated into health, well-being and health-related economic benefits, through the prevention of disease and premature mortality. On the other hand, we showed that acute exposure to blue spaces has positive effects on mood and well-being. Further research is still necessary to fully comprehend the effects of blue spaces on health, the pathways underlying such association, and the risks potentially related to the exposure to blue spaces. |
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