Neighbourhoods and health: A review of the New Zealand literature |
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Authors: | Anna Stevenson Jamie Pearce Tony Blakely Vivienne Ivory Karen Witten |
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Affiliation: | 1. Community and Public Health, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand;2. Institute of Geography, School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK;3. Health Inequalities Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand;4. Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | Over the past two decades, there has been a resurgence of interest into place‐based influences on health. Researchers have identified that various characteristics of neighbourhoods exert an influence on the health outcomes and behaviours of local residents. Understanding the processes linking places to health provides considerable potential for a range of policy interventions. We review the New Zealand‐based neighbourhoods and health research. Consideration is given to the types of neighbourhood characteristics, as well the range of health outcomes that have been studied. Finally, we suggest some priorities for further research into the mechanisms underpinning neighbourhood influences on health in New Zealand. |
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Keywords: | health health inequality neighbourhood New Zealand |
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