Association between green space exposure and elderly health: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global urbanisation is intensifying alongside steadily expanding older adult populations. The resulting air pollution profoundly impacts human health by exacerbating diseases, particularly among vulnerable elderly groups. Evidence demonstrates that green spaces mitigate air pollutant effects on health. Recent studies indicate green space exposure benefits older adults physiologically, psychologically and socially. However, existing systematic reviews have not synthesised the health impacts on this demographic. Consequently, this protocol outlines a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate how green space exposure affects health outcomes in older adults.

Methods and analysis

This systematic review protocol adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systema

SUBMITTER: Che Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12496051 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature