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2024 No 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