Conference Agenda

Purpose: Green prescriptions, recommendations endorsed by clinicians to undertake activities involving nature-based physical activity, have become one of the most affordable and potentially effective approaches towards prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in children. The purpose of the research was to determine implementation avenues, health outcomes (e.g., decreased risk of obesity, mental health improvement), region differences, and equity aspects applicable to primary care, school-based and city policy in low- and middle-income countries i,e. Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia.

Methods: This systematic scoping review followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase were searched for 2010–2025 papers on green space access, urban/rural parks, nature-based physical activity, or outdoor activity among school-aged children. Following the screening of titles and abstracts, 66 full-text publications were evaluated; 27 study of experimental, observational, and implementation studies primarily with LMICs, Central Asia and Kyrgyzstan were included in the study.

Result: In most papers, living near parks was connected to greater moderate-vigorous physical activity and less inactive leisure time. Some research also found that nature exposure improved sleep quality and duration. Clinician-led green prescriptions, school-based outdoor programs, and standardized access policies helped reduce inequity in LMICs, where urbanization reduces green space and increases NCDs like childhood obesity.

Conclusions: This research reveals that long-term, ecologically friendly, and equitable access to urban green space improves 24-hour movement behavior delivery and NCD prevention in school-aged children. Green primary healthcare and school-based programs supported by equitable access urban planning policies would strengthen the 24-hour movement, encourage lifestyle changes, and strengthen communities.