Association between greenness and cardiovascular risk factors: Results from a large cohort study in Thailand

Paoin, Kanawat; Pharino, Chanathip; Phosri, Arthit; Ueda, Kayo; Seposo, Xerxes; Kelly, Matthew; Seubsman, Sam-ang; Sleigh, Adrian

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.115215

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“…The beneficial health effects of greenspace persist across many different geographic regions. Table 2 highlights many of these studies that were published since a systemic review in 2016 by Gascon et al Moreover, risk reduction is seen globally in populations in Sub-Saharan Africa, 53 Ghana, 54 Thailand, 55 China, 27,29,56 Taiwan, 19 Korea, 57 Madrid, 28 Belgium, 58 Sweden, 43 Switzerland, 18 United Kingdom, 38,40,56,59 United States, 26,39,60 Canada, 16,61,62 and Australia, 23,63 which suggests a robust impact of greenness independent of the type of vegetation or climate. However, the effects of greenness across different ecosystems remain to be systematically compared.…”

Section: Compendium On Environmental Impacts On Cardiovascular Health...mentioning

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Greenspaces And Cardiovascular Health

Keith,

Hart,

Bhatnagar

2024

Circulation Research

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Accumulating evidence suggests that living in areas of high surrounding greenness or even brief exposures to areas of high greenery is conducive to cardiovascular health, which may be related to the environmental, social, psychological, and physiological benefits of greenspaces. Recent data from multiple cross-sectional, longitudinal, and cohort studies suggest that living in areas of high surrounding greenness is associated with a lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. High levels of neighborhood greenery have been linked also to a decrease in the burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors as reflected by lower rates of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. Those who live in greener environments report better mental health and more frequent social interactions, which can benefit cardiovascular health as well. In this narrative review, we discuss evidence linking greenspaces to cardiovascular health as well as the potential mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of greenspaces, including the impact of vegetation on air, noise and light pollution, ambient temperature, physical activity, mental health, and biodiversity. We review literature on the beneficial effects of acute and chronic exposure to nature on cardiovascular disease risk factors, inflammation and immune function, and we highlight the potential cardiovascular effects of biogenic volatile organic compounds that are emitted by trees and shrubs. We identify current knowledge gaps in this area and underscore the need for additional population studies to understand more clearly and precisely the link between greenness and health. Such understanding is urgently needed to fully redeem the promise of greenspaces in preventing adverse environmental exposures, mitigating the effects of climate change, and creating healthier living environments.

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confidence: 99%

Greenspaces And Cardiovascular Health

Keith,

Hart,

Bhatnagar

2024

Circulation Research

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“…Lower values represent areas with a low concentration of vegetation, whereas higher numbers represent areas with a high concentration of greenery. The NDVI and EVI of the BMR and areas of Thailand have been documented elsewhere [6,7]. Long-term exposure to greenness of each subject's sub-district was defined as 1-year average concentrations prior to the subject's follow-up date in 2007, 2012, and 2017 [7].…”

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