Better Living in Cities...D ynamic H ypothesi s Model- L ivable city and environmental quality...
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Better Living in CitiesHow does Urban Green Space Planning
Affect Human Health?
Theresa McGuire, RN, MREM, COHN (c), CRSP
Livable Cities Forum, Halifax, NS
September 12, 2016
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Internship summer 2015
Determinants of health
Effects of nature on health- physical , social and mental
Research on biophilia and nature deficit disorder
Implications for future urban planning
Overview
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Children's Camp Internship Sunset, water, trees, open fields, gardens, birds, quiet
Effects of poverty- 1/6 children in Canada- anxiety, stress, decreased outdoor recreation, food and shelter insecurity , increased risk of violence
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Dynamic Hypothesis Model- Livable City and Human Health
Fig. 1. Dynamic Hypothesis Model- Livable city and environmental quality relationships
with human health and well-being. (Mahamoud et al, 2013)
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Social Determinants of Health
Source:healthynashville.org
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Asthma and respiratory conditions Diabetes Heart disease Arthritis Mental health- mood and anxiety disorders Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Chronic diseases and conditions affected by environment and lifestyle
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" Health isn't just the absence of illness or pain, it's also physical, emotional, intellectual
and spiritual fitness- in short it's about the joy of being alive” Richard Louv
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Loss of sense of wellbeing and connection to nature
“What children lose when they lose direct contact with the outdoors “ Richard Louv
Why? Overscheduling, busy lifestyles, parental fear of strangers and traffic, excessive technology
Nature Deficit Disorder
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Comparison between cities and green/blue space
Sitting in chair and observing, questionnaires post walking , driving
Measurement of BP, heart rate, cortisol (stress hormone ) , mood, MRI, cognitive function
Decreased anxiety, muscle tension and fatigue, improved sleep, memory and thinking
Research shows…
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Biology of human link to nature
Instinctive love of life and nature- E.O. Wilson
Natural light is most basic step
Biophilia
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“Put the pale withering plant and human being into the sun, and, if not too far gone, each will recover health and spirit”. Florence Nightingale
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• 70 % of Canadian population live in cities
• 20% higher rate of anxiety/ 40% higher mood disorders (CMHA) than rural residents
• Increased noise, heat, traffic, stimulation, commotion, congestion
Mental Health and Urban Living
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Parks are the lungs of our cities
Green space is not vacant space
Cooling effects- shade, open space breeze, water evaporation, UV protection
Pollution and noise filtration, CO2 reduction
Escape congestion and stimulation, provide quiet, recreation, socialization
Offer greenery, open views, and separation from urban noise and commotion.
Keep nature nearby, everyday!
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Welcome all!
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Shinrin-yoku - forest bathing
Park prescriptions –frequent or daily exposure
Personal , occupational and student health - daily walks, view from window, outdoor meetings
Accessible, free , safe, and nearby
What can we do?
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Concept of equity-operational principal of urban forests
new construction plans revitalization of empty lots, community parks,
community vegetable /flower gardens/traditional medicine and healing gardens
Sense of urgency as effects of urbanization and climate change increase
Urban planning recommendations
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Perks of Parks
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Mental Health Commission of Canada
Dr Peter Duinker
Dr David Zarr
Richard Louv
Aziza Mahamoud
CDC
PHAC
Health Canada
Florence Nightingale
References
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Questions /comments?“Trees give us joy through the senses”
(Duinker et al, 2015)
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Thank you!