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
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34499893/
Luo, Ya-Na
Asia
Review
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Green space
Green space
Blood pressure
Cardiovascular health
Pediatrics
Epidemiology
Cross-sectional study of 61,229 Chinese students found school-area greenness (VCF, NDVI, SAVI) was linked to lower blood pressure and 17-20% reduced hypertension odds. Urban boys showed stronger effects, suggesting greenness benefits cardiovascular health.
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