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2024 No Associations of greenness surrounding schools with blood pressure and hypertension: A nationwide cross-sectional study of 61,229 children and adolescents in China http://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2021.112004 Luo, Ya-Na Asia Epidemiological Modeling Students Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Green space Particulate Matter (PM) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Other Green space Blood pressure Cardiovascular health Pediatrics Epidemiology Nationwide study of over 61,000 students found increased greenness around schools was linked to lower blood pressure and hypertension risk. Associations were strongest for older, urban children. Findings inform equitable school greening strategies in China. 2021