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Environment, health and wellbeing: a systemic approach

Article Published 09 Jul 2014 Last modified 11 May 2021

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The natural environment can benefit our health and quality of life, while environmental pollution has significant costs. Unfortunately, such links between environment, health and wellbeing are often ignored within science and policy. A new report highlights the importance of taking a broader, more systemic view.