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Eco-Health linkages: assessing the role of ecosystem goods and services on human health using causal criteria analysis

verfasst von: Rebeca de Jesus Crespo, Richard Fulford

Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health | Ausgabe 1/2018

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Abstract

Objectives

In the last decade, we saw an upsurge of studies evaluating the role of ecosystem goods and services (EGS) on human health (Eco-Health). Most of this work consists of observational research of intermediate processes and few address the full pathways from ecosystem to EGS to human health, limiting our ability to assess causality.

Methods

We conducted a causal criteria analysis of Eco-Health literature using Eco-Evidence, a software tool that helps evaluate evidence of cause–effect relationships. We focus on the context of green spaces providing “buffering” EGS that may influence disease.

Results

We found support for a causal linkage between green spaces and all of the EGS tested, and sufficient evidence linking EGS to gastro intestinal disease and heat morbidities. Inconsistencies were found when assessing the link between EGS to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Few studies directly link green spaces to health. Those that do, support a connection to cardiovascular disease, and heat morbidities, but provide inconsistent evidence regarding respiratory illness.

Conclusions

Our results help establish an agenda to shape future Eco-Health research and define priorities for managing green spaces to provide human health benefits.

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Titel: Eco-Health linkages: assessing the role of ecosystem goods and services on human health using causal criteria analysis
verfasst von: Rebeca de Jesus Crespo
Richard Fulford
Publikationsdatum: 01.08.2017
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health / Ausgabe 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Elektronische ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-017-1020-3

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