58%
majority of NbS-health studies focused on adult populations
58% of studies focused on adult populations, leaving other age groups under-represented
The predominance of adult-focused studies (58%) suggests that the health impacts of nature-based solutions on younger or older populations are not well captured in the current European evidence base.
Most studies evaluated Type 1 NbS (minimal intervention) and focused on adult populations (58%).
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