Does neighborhood green infrastructure (NGI) affect residents’ self-perceived health?

• Main Authors: Mansor, Mazlina, Zakariya, Khalilah, Harun, Nor Zalina
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: American Scientific Publishers 2017
• Subjects: GV Recreation Leisure; HT101 Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology; HT51 Human settlements. Communities
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/57833/1/4.%202017%20ASL%20Mazlina%20Does%20Neighbourhood.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/57833/13/57833_Does%20Neighborhood%20Green%20Infrastructure_article.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/57833/7/57833-Does%20neighborhood%20green%20infrastructure_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/57833/; http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/asp/asl/2017/00000023/00000004/art00031

Research has shown that physical inactivity is prevalent among urban residents. It is due to sedentary living and spending a little time on outdoor recreational activities. This study implies that nearby parks, green spaces or even activities on neighborhood streets can increase participation in the...