This umbrella review provides an overview of the evidence for links between the built and natural environment and health, setting out neighbourhood design and features which can support health.

This umbrella review provides an overview of the evidence for links between the built and natural environment and health. The review identifies evidence-based, actionable planning principles, related to five distinct aspects of the built and natural environment, and contributes a novel practical approach to guide the planning and development of future built and natural environment interventions and policies.

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