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15. Clean and Healthy – Built Environments and Health: Quality of Life in an Urban Context

Author : Iolanda Grappasonni

Published in: Quality of Life in Urban Landscapes

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Quality of life in urban areas is influenced by multiple factors such as home quality, availability of means of transport, water quality, solid and liquid waste disposal services, communication routes, public transport, green areas, availability of pubs and leisure spaces, etc. All these factors can impact not only the quality of life but also the health status of people living in these areas.Taking into account these considerations, the paper suggests water consumption, water quality, and air quality - both outdoor and indoor - as useful indicators to ensure the protection and promotion of human health.

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Metadata
Title
Clean and Healthy – Built Environments and Health: Quality of Life in an Urban Context
Author
Iolanda Grappasonni
Copyright Year
2018
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65581-9_15