A prescription for good health: Green Prescriptions in action
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posted by Research Admin on 23 May 2012
Green Prescriptions have proven to be a highly effective and cost effective way of increasing physical activity over the last 14 years, making significant improvements to New Zealanders’ health.
In this booklet published by the Ministry of Health, stories are told of some of the people for whom a Green Prescription has improved not only their health but that of friends, family and in many cases their wider community.
Ministry of Health. (2012). A Prescription for Good Health: Green Prescriptions in action. Wellington: Ministry of Health.
To read the booklet go to the Ministry of Health website, at: http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/prescription-good-health-green-prescriptions-action