Background and aims: The notion that environment affects mental health has a long history;
in this systematic review, we aimed to study whether the living environment is related to …

Background and purpose A growing body of evidence documents multiple ways in which
land use and transportation investments influence health. To date, most evidence linking the …

It is increasingly recognized that mental disorders are affected by both personal
characteristics and environmental exposures. The built, natural, and social environments …

In a rapidly urbanizing world, identifying evidence-based strategies to support healthy
design is essential. Although urban living offers increased access to critical resources and …

Background: While depression is a growing public health issue, the percentage of
individuals with depression receiving treatment is low. Physical and social attributes of the …

Twenty years ago, most research on the drivers of health focused on the impact of the
characteristics of individuals, such as their behaviors, their psychological traits, or their …

BackgroundWhich neighbourhood factors most consistently impact on depression and
anxiety remains unclear. This study examines whether objectively obtained socioeconomic …

One of the most common inflammatory markers examined in depression is C-reactive
protein (CRP). However, the magnitude of the association between CRP and depression …

Children's neighborhood contexts are defined by rising socioeconomic inequality and
segregation. This article reviews several decades of research on how neighborhood …

The importance of the social environment and social inequalities in disease etiology is well-
known due to the profound research and conceptual framework on social determinants of …