Health, place and nature

Some of the UK�s biggest health challenges � such as mental illness and obesity-related diseases � are influenced by the outdoor environment in which we live.

We have produced a knowledge base and accompanying slide-set exploring ways of creating and maintaining natural and built environments that respect environmental limits and promote strong communities and physical activity. They show how this can improve opportunities for health.
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