2024
No
Relationship between ‘‘Blue Space’’ Proximity and Children’s Weight Status, Health Behaviors, and Health-Related Quality of Life among a Sample of Regional Victorian Primary School Children
https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2021.0219
Crooks, Nic
Australia
Observational
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Green space
Stress/Anxiety
Other
blue space
coast
HRQoL
Nature
Physical activity
weight status
Cross-sectional study of 1216 Australian children showed closer proximity to coastlines was linked to lower obesity odds, more physical activity, and better health-related quality of life. Blue space access may benefit child health in rural areas.
2022