Zoekresultaten - 67 results
Association between urban environment and mental health in Brussels, Belgium
Abstract: Background: Mental health disorders appear as a growing problem in urban areas. While common mental health disorders are generally linked to demographic and socioeconomic factors, little is known ...
Exposure to green space and pollen allergy symptom severity: A case-crossover study in Belgium
exposure Abstract: Background: The prevalence of pollen allergy has increased due to urbanization, climate change and air pollution. The effects of green space and air pollution on respiratory health of ...
Association between local airborne tree pollen composition and surrounding land cover across different spatial scales in Northern Belgium
Nieuwenhuyse; Jean-Marie Aerts; Jos Van Orshoven; Ben Somers Source: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Volume 61 (2021) Keywords: Aerobiology Allergy NMDS Passive sampling Urban green areas Abstract: Airborne ...
Residential green space types, allergy symptoms and mental health in a cohort of tree pollen allergy patients
Jean-Marie Aerts; Jos Van Orshoven; Ben Somers Source: Landscape and Urban Planning, Volume 210 (2021) Abstract: Health Topics: Health and environment Santé et environnement Gezondheid en milieu Pollen ...
Tree pollen allergy risks and changes across scenarios in urban green spaces in Brussels, Belgium
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Raf Aerts; Nicolas Bruffaerts; Ben Somers; Claire Demoury; Michelle Plusquin; Tim S. Nawrot; Marijke Hendrickx Source: Landscape and Urban ...
Residing in urban areas with higher green space is associated with lower mortality risk: A census-based cohort study with ten years of follow-up
residing in the five largest urban areas in Belgium (n = 2,185,170 and mean follow-up time 9.4 years). Residential addresses were available at baseline. Exposure to green space was defined as 1) surrounding ...
Exploring how the urban neighborhood environment influences mental well-being using walking interviews
Health & Place, Volume 67 (2021) Abstract: Mental well-being in cities is being challenged worldwide and a more detailed understanding of how urban environments influence mental well-being is needed. ...
Allergenic potential of urban green spaces and changes across scenarios: a case-study in Brussels, Belgium
Publication Type: Scientific poster, presentation or proceeding Authors: Raf Aerts Source: 7th ESA – European Symposium on Aerobiology. “Bioaerosols and Environmental Impacts”. Virtual Symposium, Cordoba, Spain. 16-20 November 2020. (2020) Service: Évalu ...
Heat related mortality in the two largest Belgian urban areas: A time series analysis
Hans Hooyberghs; Dirk Lauwaet; Claire Demoury; An Van Nieuwenhuyse Source: Environmental Research, Volume 188 (2020) Keywords: Ambient temperature Belgium mortality Short-term effect Urban heat island ...
COVID-19: impact on the urban food retail system and dietary inequalities in the UK
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Steven Cummins; Nicolas Berger; Laura Cornelsen; Judith Eling; Vanessa Er; Robert Greener; Alexandra Kalbus; Amanda Karapici; Cherry Law; Denise Ndlovu; Amy Yau Source: Cities & Health (2020) ...