Credibility of the evidence on green space and human health: an overview of meta-analyses using evidence grading approaches.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Green space is an important part of the human living environment, with many epidemiological studies estimating its impact on human health. However, no study has quantitatively assessed the credibility of the existing evidence, impeding their translations into policy decisions and hindering researchers from identifying new research gaps. This overview aims to evaluate and rank such evidence credibility.

Methods

Following the PRISMA guideline, we systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases for systematic reviews with meta-analyses concerning green spaces and health outcomes published up to January 15, 2024. We categorized the credibility of meta-analytical evidence from interventional studies into four levels (i.e., high, moderate, low, and

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340586 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature