¿Con qué frecuencia visita parques o espacios verdes abiertos? Este interactivo desplegable explora cómo estos espacios son vitales para nuestro bienestar físico y mental, y explica que no todo el mundo tiene un acceso equitativo a ellos. Para saber más sobre la historia que ha impedido a algunos grupos raciales acceder a los espacios verdes y otros recursos, lea ¿Cómo influye la segregación residencial en los resultados sanitarios?
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