1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Understanding the Link between Urban Green Spaces and Public Health 2.2 Physical Health Benefits of Access to Green Spaces 2.3 Mental Health and Well-being in Relation to Urban Nature 2.4 Previous Studies on the Impact of Green Spaces on Public Health 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Data Collection 3.1.1 Mapping and Analysis of Urban Green Spaces 3.1.2 Surveys and Interviews with Urban Residents 3.2 Assessing Physical Health Benefits 3.2.1 Health Surveys and Physical Activity Assessments 3.2.2 Air Quality and Environmental Health Indicators 3.3 Mental Health and Well-being Assessment 3.4 Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors 3.5 Community Engagement and Public Participation 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Physical Health Benefits of Urban Green Spaces 4.2 Evaluation of Mental Health and Well-being Impacts 4.3 Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors Influencing Green Space Use 4.4 Comparative Analysis of Health Outcomes in Different Urban Settings 4.5 Case Studies: Successful Models of Green Space Integration for Public Health 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Policy to Enhance Public Health

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Urban Green Space Planning and Policy 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion