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Young children's use of blue spaces and the impact on their health, development and environmental awareness: A qualitative study from parents' perspectives

This study examined how families with young children access and use different types of blue spaces and the health and development benefits, and potential negative effects.

Citation:
George P, Murray K, Christian H. Young children's use of blue spaces and the impact on their health, development and environmental awareness: A qualitative study from parents' perspectives. Health Promot J Aust. 2023

Keywords:
blue space; built environment; child development; child health; environmental awareness; physical activity

Abstract:
This study examined how families with young children access and use different types of blue spaces and the health and development benefits, and potential negative effects.