The relationship of green space, depressive symptoms and perceived general health in urban population.

Aims: To assess the relationship between green space proximity, use of green space and depressive symptoms and perceived general health among a random sample men and women.

Methods: Cross-sectional study of a population-based sample of 6,944 45-72 year old Kaunas city residents. Self-reported questionnaires provided information on sociodemographic variables, health behaviours, depressive symptoms and poor and very poor perceived general health.