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People and Urban Environment: Landscape role in health and wellbeing

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  • Azwar, Dzarul Hardy
  • Rahmat, Ismail
  • Mohd Safian, Edie Ezwan

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) now defines health not only in terms of disease prevention, but also in terms of environmental quality. For Muslims, the ultimate source of guidance on all questions, including the principle of environmental responsibility, is the Qur’an. It contains the basis for understanding ecological issues, the role of science, the correct way to interact with the environment, and the responsible use of the earth’s resources such trees. Trees in landscape design have a vital role to play in helping to deliver sustainable development and stimulated the quality of life. Exposure to the ultra-violet rays in strong sunlight is known to be the principal cause of skin cancer, and shade from trees can help to reduce the risk. Therefore this paper is to highlight the need for recognition of landscape contributions towards the quality of life in the benefits of green space and trees to public health.

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  • Azwar, Dzarul Hardy & Rahmat, Ismail & Mohd Safian, Edie Ezwan, 2012. "People and Urban Environment: Landscape role in health and wellbeing," MPRA Paper 65144, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 12 Sep 2012.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:65144
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    1. Mohd Safian, Edie Ezwan & Nawawi, Abdul Hadi, 2013. "A Framework of Building and Locational Characteristics Ranking for Purpose-built Offices in Malaysia," MPRA Paper 64978, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 2013.
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      Keywords

      Trees; landscape; quality of life; health;
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      JEL classification:

      • I3 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty
      • Q5 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics
      • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth

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