Green Space Morphology and School Myopia in China.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

China has experienced both rapid urbanization and major increases in myopia prevalence. Previous studies suggest that green space exposure reduces the risk of myopia, but the association between myopia risk and specific geometry and distribution characteristics of green space has yet to be explored. These must be understood to craft effective interventions to reduce myopia.

Objective

To evaluate the associations between myopia and specific green space morphology using novel quantitative data from high-resolution satellite imaging.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective cohort study included students grades 1 to 4 (aged 6 to 9 years) in Shenzhen, China. Baseline data were collected in 2016-2017, and students were followed up in 2018-2019. Data we

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10767644 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature