The Impact of Environmental Factors on Mental Health and Well-being in Urban Areas of China

Abstract

Background: Over the years, a lot of work has been done within the context of Chinese industry, promoting industrialized urban areas. As a result, the environment of the associated industrialized urban regions has been polluted mainly due to the promotion of emissions. This might also impact the associated individuals' overall mental health and wellbeing. As a result, the current study has focused on the impact of environmental factors on mental health and wellbeing of the individuals within the context of industrialized urban areas in China. Methods: For this purpose, the "China Labor-force Dynamic Survey (CLDS) dataset" of 2020 was considered. A regression model was used to determine the impact of work environment, subjective perception and built environment on the mental health of the associated citizens. In this regard, the industrial employees were also taken into account. Results: The results obtained from this research show significant association within the context of mental health and industrial employees, however, significant association was observed within the context of residents (p < 0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion the environmental factors essentially play an essential role in influencing the mental wellbeing of the individuals, emphasizing the integration of greener environment to attain significant outcomes.