A UK study led by Prof. Rosie McEachan examined the impact of moving to areas with worse air pollution on mental health. It analyzed 14,800 residents who relocated in 2021, finding that those moving to regions with higher pollution faced an 11% increased risk of developing mental health issues. The study also revealed that increased proximity to green spaces could reduce mental health prescriptions, but the quality of these spaces significantly influenced their positive effects. Poor quality green spaces can worsen mental health, highlighting the importance of inclusive design and accessibility in community spaces.
"Moving to an area with increased green space led to reductions in prescriptions for mental health drugs, but this depended on the quality of the local green space."
"People who relocated to areas with more air pollution faced an 11% greater risk of developing new mental health problems compared to others who moved."
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