SEASIDE living slashes the risk of mental ill health by more than a fifth, the largest study of its kind reveals.
For people on the lowest incomes the effect is even greater, scientists found.
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Exeter University analysed data on more 26,000 Brits and found those living around half a mile from the coast were 22 per cent less likely to suffer poor mental health than those stuck around 30 miles inland.
The poorest residents living by the sea saw their risk of mental illness fall by a third.
Lead researcher Dr Jo Garrett said: “Our research suggests, for the first time, that people in poorer households living close to the coast experience fewer symptoms of mental health disorders.”
The experts believe the fresh air and open views reduce stress and lift overall health.
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Beaches also provide more chances to get out and about, raising levels of physical activity and opportunities to socialise. The findings are published in the journal Health and Place.
One in six adults in England experiences common mental health problems such as anxiety or depression in any given week. Around 7.3million — 17 per cent — take anti-depressants.
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