The Lancet. Planetary health
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Lancet Planet Health · Oct 2017
Urban greenness and mortality in Canada's largest cities: a national cohort study.
Findings from published studies suggest that exposure to and interactions with green spaces are associated with improved psychological wellbeing and have cognitive, physiological, and social benefits, but few studies have examined their potential effect on the risk of mortality. We therefore undertook a national study in Canada to examine associations between urban greenness and cause-specific mortality. ⋯ None.