A study by Danish Aarhus University has found that being deprived of green spaces when growing up is associated with an increased risk of mental illness (up to 55%).
The scientists used satellite images taken of Denmark between 1985 and 2013 and analysed square areas of land, with each square scored according to the amount of greenery it contained. The study factored in the impact of external factors such as socioeconomic factors or a family history of mental illness. The researchers then screened the adult participants for 16 different mental health disorders. The study found that children (aged from birth to 10 years of age) in areas with the least amount of green space had an increased risk of developing a mental disorder later in life. Those with a greater exposure to green spaces showed a 15% to 55% lower risk. This study emphasises the importance of access to green spaces and the need for effective green blue infrastructure planning in cities and new residential areas for wellbeing. JFA published an article previously exploring “Nature Deficit Disorder” in October 2018. Source: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/growing-up-near-green-space-is-good-for-adult-mental-health/
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