Green space quantity and exposure in relation to the risk of immune-mediated diseases: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT: The growing global incidence of immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) is worrisome, with evidence suggesting that environmental factors, notably urbanization and the reduction of green spaces, may act as potential instigators. However, conflicting findings in studies necessitate a closer examination of recent research (January 2020 - February 2024) to elucidate the factors contributing to these inconsistencies. This review explores study protocols to avoid erroneously endorsing the null hypothesis of no association between green space coverage and IMID risks. A literature search adhering to PRISMA-ScR guidelines yielded 46 relevant papers from Google Scolar and Pub Meb. The studies varied in design, with 17 being longitudinal, 24 cross-sectional, and five focusing on longitudin

SUBMITTER: Galitskaya P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613671 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature