%T Benefits of the environment to health




%I Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
%D 2022

%K Ecosystems, %K Ecosystem management, %K Air quality, %K Drinking water, %K Fresh water, %K Health promotion, %K Public health


%R 10.25816/j6vt-pb49
%U https://apo.org.au/node/319532

%X Ecosystem services are the benefits that society obtains from ecosystems, such as food, clean water and air. This review investigates the health benefits provided by 3 ecosystem services - air filtration, local climate regulation and recreation. The review found ecosystem services provide many benefits to human health including respiratory, cardiovascular and mental health benefits.
%9 Report
%A Australian Institute of Health and Welfare