Paul Villeneuve, Department of Health Sciences
The built environment of cities plays an important role in the health of residents. Having access to green space has a several direct and indirect health benefits. Epidemiological studies have shown that individuals who have access to nature tend to have healthier babies, improved mental health, and lower risks of developing a number of chronic diseases. Nature also plays an important role in reducing harmful environmental exposures to air pollution, and noise. Dr. Villeneuve will discuss this research including several of the studies he has led. These include Ottawa-based assessments of associations between greenness and physical activity, and environmental exposures studies in and around the Central Experimental Farm.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in General
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