2024 Yes Impact of Particulate Matter Exposure and Surrounding “Greenness” on Chronic Absenteeism in Massachusetts Public Schools https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14020207 MacNaughton, Piers North America Epidemiological Exposure Students Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Particulate Matter (PM) Green space Absenteeism PM2.5 Air pollution NDVI Greenness Absenteeism Public schools NDVI and satellite PM2.5 data were modeled against absenteeism in 1772 public schools in Massachusetts. Higher greenness was linked to reduced absenteeism; PM2.5 was linked to increases. Results suggest school environments impact health equity. 2017