Prenatal exposure to residential greenness, fetal growth, and birth outcomes: a cohort study in New York City.

ABSTRACT: Findings for greenspace's impacts on birth outcomes are largely dependent on vegetation indexes. Examinations are needed for various greenspace indicators given varying pathways for fetal development. This prospective cohort study assessed the impacts of prenatal greenspace exposure on preterm birth (PTB), term low birthweight (TLBW), birthweight, and estimated fetal weight (EFW) for pregnant women in the New York City area, 2016-2023 (n = 2765). Longitudinal greenspace exposure was measured for residential histories during pregnancy using the enhanced vegetation index for 1000 m buffers and four park metrics, namely, the total number, sum of area, and the accessibility of parks within residential buffers (500 m) and the distance to the closest park. Multivariable regression models were us

SUBMITTER: Heo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12390739 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature