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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 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. 2021