Children's Health Defense Children deprived of access to nature face higher levels of childhood asthma, obesity, developmental delays and toxic stress. It’s time for healthcare providers and conservation groups to work together to be part of the solution.
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By Jackie Ostfeld and Stacy Stryer
In Detroit, the Detroit Outdoors collaborative has been introducing many local high schoolers to overnight camping for the first time. By providing gear, training and guidance, the goal is to inspire the students and equip them with the knowledge to spend more time outdoors.
For historically underserved communities — including majority Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), or lower-income communities — programs like Detroit Outdoors can be key for preventing a number of chronic physical and mental conditions and improving overall well-being.
An estimated 59% of an individual’s health determinants can be positively influenced by nature-based health interventions, according to the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation. The solution is simpler than camping.
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