5.1.5. Quality of Life and Health Indicators
TOPIC | CHALLENGES | SUB-CATEGORIES | INDICATORS |
HEALTH | Mental issues | Subjective | Quality of life (WHO-5), mental functioning (RAND-36) |
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| Quantative | Vital signs: HRV, EDA, EEG |
| Physical issues | Subjective | Physical functioning |
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| Quantative | Respiratory functions |
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| Physical activity, Walkability |
Effects of green space exposure on mental and physical health has been an interesting research field in the last years, especially regarding the impact of growing cities and increased traffic. Therefore, in DivAirCity we might identify synergistic effects of nature-based solutions on mental and physical health.
There are different health effects regarding of space and time scales. A couple of studies are concerned with indoor or outdoor settings as well as effects of short-term or long-term exposure. The following publications cover such aspects and can be further divided in outcome related to mental or physical symptoms.
Especially the older and diseased population (COPD, Asthma) suffer from air pollution related symptoms.
Mobile Sensing can be a source of objective data:
Chaix, B. (2018). Mobile Sensing in Environmental Health and Neighborhood Research. Annu Rev Public Health, 39, 367-384.