Association between Residential Greenness and Human Microbiota: Evidence from Multiple Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Greenness, referring to a measurement of the density of vegetated land (e.g., gardens, parks, grasslands), has been linked with many human health outcomes. However, the evidence on greenness exposure and human microbiota remains limited, inconclusive, drawn from specific regions, and based on only modest sample size.

Objectives

We aimed to study the association between greenness exposure and human microbial diversity and composition in a large sample across 34 countries and regions.

Methods

We explored associations between residential greenness and human microbial alpha-diversity, composition, and genus abundance using data from 34 countries. Greenness exposure was assessed using the normalized difference vegetation index and the enhanced vegetation index m

SUBMITTER: Zhang YD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10431502 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature