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Coastal Proximity and Visits are Associated with Better Health but May Not Buffer Health Inequalities

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Coastal Proximity and Visits are Associated with Better Health but May Not Buffer Health Inequalities

S. J. Geiger, M. P. White, et al.

This study explores how coastal proximity and visitation relate to self-reported health across 15 countries. Surprisingly, while closer coastal access is linked to better health, it doesn’t equally benefit low-income individuals, challenging common beliefs about health inequalities. This research was conducted by Sandra J. Geiger, Mathew P. White, Sophie M. C. Davison, Lei Zhang, Oonagh McMeel, Paula Kellett, and Lora E. Fleming.

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Abstract
This preregistered study used cross-sectional data from the SOPHIE and SOPHIA surveys to investigate the relationship between coastal proximity and visits with self-reported general health, and their potential to buffer income-related health inequalities across 15 countries. Living closer to the coast and visiting it more often were associated with better self-reported health. However, these benefits were not strongest among low-income individuals, challenging the assumption that coastal access buffers income-related health inequalities.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
May 24, 2023
Authors
Sandra J. Geiger, Mathew P. White, Sophie M. C. Davison, Lei Zhang, Oonagh McMeel, Paula Kellett, Lora E. Fleming
Tags
coastal proximity
self-reported health
income-related health inequalities
cross-sectional study
15 countries

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