~88%
most quantitative NbS studies report at least one positive health association
Exact: nearly 88%
Nearly 88% of quantitative studies reported at least one positive association between nature-based solutions and health
While the high proportion of positive findings may partly reflect publication bias, the result indicates that across diverse ecosystem types and health outcomes in Europe, NbS are consistently associated with benefits for mental and physical health in quantitative research.
Nearly 88% of quantitative studies reported at least one positive association, whereas qualitative studies highlighted that perceived health benefits of NbS were often shaped by participants' subjective experiences.
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70–120 min/week
cumulative weekly green space time linked to emotional outcomes and HRV patterns
Cumulative weekly green space exposure of ~70–120 minutes is associated with emotional outcomes and HRV amplitude differences in college students
Liyao Zou et al., 2026, Environmental Research
more frequent green space use associated with better mental health
Frequent visits to urban green spaces are positively linked to mental health
Regina Veckalne et al., 2025, Urban Science
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