The LaLonde Report suggests that there are four general determinants of health including human biology, environment, lifestyle, and health care services. Thus, health is maintained and improved not only through the advancement and application of health science but also through the efforts and intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society.
A major environmental factor is water quality, especially for the health of infants and children in developing countries.
Studies show that in developed countries the lack of neighborhood recreational space that includes the natural environment leads to lower levels of neighborhood satisfaction and higher levels of obesity; therefore, lower overall well being.Therefore, the positive psychological benefits of natural space in urban neighborhoods should be taken into account in public policy and land use.
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