Higher levels of green vegetation are associated with decreased mortality. Policies to increase vegetation may provide opportunities for physical activity, reduce harmful exposures, increase social engagement, and improve mental health. While planting vegetation may mitigate effects of climate change, evidence of an association between vegetation and lower mortality rates suggests it also might be used to improve health.
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Exposure to Greenness and Mortality in a Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study of Women
Resource Name: Harvard Study: More Trees, Improved Health
Category: All
Region: All
Year: 2015
Source: National Institutes of Health