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Greenness around schools associated with lower risk of hypertension among children: Findings from the Seven Northeastern Cities Study in China
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113422
Xiao, Xiang
Asia
Epidemiological
Modeling
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Green space
Particulate Matter (PM)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Other
Greenness
Blood pressure
hypertension
Using school-based greenness indices and BP data from 9354 children, higher NDVI was linked to lower systolic pressure and reduced odds of hypertension. Supports greening policies near schools to address cardiovascular risk in youth.
2019