Urban Green Space, Health Economics and Air Pollution in Delhi

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
	Sustainable development goals and cities
	Research methodology and data analysis
	References
Chapter 1: Urban green spaces: Concept and significance
	Introduction
	Urban green spaces
	Typology of urban green area
		Green spaces of Delhi
	Terms associated with urban green spaces
		Urban forestry
		Urban agriculture
		Urban parks
	Why green spaces are necessary in cities and urban areas?
		Ecological benefits
		Social and health benefits
		Social benefits
			Economic benefits
	How much green space do we need?
		Amount of green spaces in world cities
		Amount of green spaces in Indian cities
	Where should green spaces be located?
	Green city: examining the concept
	Is Delhi a green city?
	References
Chapter 2: Green spaces of Delhi: A journey from past to present
	Introduction
	The early period
	Mughal green spaces
	British green spaces
		Deforestation of the ridge
		Efforts to re-greening the ridge, 1883–1909
	Post-independence development of green spaces
		The first master plan, 1961
		The second master plan, 1981–2001
		Master Plan Delhi 2001
		Master Plan Delhi 2021
		Policies and laws
	Identifying present green spaces
		How green is the green space in Delhi?
	References
Chapter 3: Level and extent of air pollution in Delhi
	Introduction
	Gases in the atmosphere and their effects
	Gases and their ill effects on flora
	Sources of pollution in Delhi and its satellite towns
		Vehicular pollution
		Industrial pollution
		Construction activities
		Power generation
		Solid waste
	Temperature and heat stress
	Spatial variation of heat stress and air pollution in Delhi
		Heat stress
		Air pollution
	References
Chapter 4: Health challenges in Delhi
	Introduction
	Life expectancy and infant mortality rate
	Environmental and lifestyle diseases
	Health challenges: A survey
		Presence of diseases
		Type of diseases
		Visit to doctors
		Preventive healthcare options
	Going green for health: People’s perception
		Ecosystem services
		Level of environmental awareness
		Linear regression analysis for preference of EFP
	Health satisfaction level
	References
Chapter 5: Healthcare management: Investment and expenditure
	Healthcare in India: Availability and affordability
		Healthcare providers
		Healthcare investment and expenditure by the government
		Centre–state share in total public expenditure on health in India
		International comparison of healthcare financing
	Out-of-pocket expenditure on health
	Healthcare financing schemes in India
	Health insurance in India
	Healthcare in Delhi
	Healthcare management in Delhi: A primary survey
		Choice of hospitals for healthcare services in Delhi
		Family income and choice of hospital
		Level of education and choice of hospital
		Expenditure on preventive or curative healthcare in Delhi
		Willingness to pay for health insurance in Delhi
		Family size and willingness to pay
		Occurrence of diseases and willingness to pay
		Educational level and willingness to pay for health insurance
		Family income and willingness to pay
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6: Green health insurance for urban areas: Willingness to pay
	Introduction
	Willingness to pay – Methodology
	Contingent valuation method
		Contingent valuation survey
		Primary survey of Delhi
		Bidding format
	Description of variables
	Statistical analysis
	Statistical analysis I
		Part I: Binary logistic regression
			Explaining the predictive capacity of the logistic regression model
			Variables not in the equation
			Step 1 (model) omnibus tests of model coefficient is the final step which includes all variables together in the study
			Model summary of the binary logistic model result
			Determinants for participating in the green insurance scheme: Binary logistic regression approach
			Derivation of demand curve for given BIDS for WTP for green insurance
		Statistical analysis part II: Multiple regression analysis
			Model specification
			Derivation of demand curve for the amount respondents are willing to pay for green insurance
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 7: Conclusion and suggestions
	Green spaces: Green belts to kitchen gardens
		Afforestation all around
		Vertical green walls
		Green–blue mounds
		Moss induction
		Green indoor spaces
		Tree transplantation
	Green mobility
	Green energy
	Recycling agricultural waste
	Innovations in urban farming and terrace gardens
	Green buildings
	Water harvesting
	Cloud seeding for artificial rain
	Carbon engineering
	Green health insurance
	Green certification
	Green mind and green market
	Green tax
		Green tax in India
	References
Index