Perceived Benefits of Nature in Diverse Populations.

ABSTRACT: The relationship between socioeconomic and demographic characteristics and health effects of green spaces has been studied, suggesting that certain groups may reap more health benefits from exposure to nature. However, the link between the perceived benefits of nature and socioeconomic and demographic characteristics remains a gap in the literature. We used a subsample (n = 711, 2018-2019) from an environmental cardiovascular risk cohort to investigate the perceived benefits of nature. Participants completed an 11-item survey about their perceptions of the benefits of nature at in-person visits. Socioeconomic and demographic characteristics including income, education, race, biological sex at birth, and age, were self-reported. Generalized linear models were used to evaluate associa

SUBMITTER: Hart JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12026635 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature