Thomas Astell‐Burt
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Dr. Thomas Astell-Burt is a leading health geographer whose research explores the powerful connections between urban environments, green spaces, and human health. His major contributions lie in demonstrating how access to parks, trees, and vegetation can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental wellbeing, and buffer against the health impacts of socioeconomic disadvantage. With over 100 publications and thousands of citations, his work has fundamentally shaped policy debates on urban greening as a public health intervention. Notably, his longitudinal studies using large-scale datasets have provided some of the strongest evidence linking residential greenness to lower rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and depression. Dr. Astell-Burt’s research has been featured in major media outlets and has influenced urban planning guidelines internationally. He continues to lead interdisciplinary teams investigating how nature-based solutions can promote health equity, making him a vital voice in the growing field of planetary health.
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- 1Collective Imaginaries for the Futures of Care Work3 citations · 2024