Residential green space and birth outcomes in a coastal setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Residential green space may improve birth outcomes, with prior studies reporting higher birthweight among infants of women living in greener areas. However, results from studies evaluating associations between green space and preterm birth have been mixed. Further, the potential influence of residential proximity to water, or 'blue space', on health has not previously been evaluated.

Objectives

To evaluate associations between green and blue space and birth outcomes in a coastal area of the northeastern United States.

Methods

Using residential surrounding greenness (measured by Normalized Difference Vegetation Index [NDVI]) and proximity to recreational facilities, coastline, and freshwater as measures of green and blue space, we examined associations with

SUBMITTER: Glazer KB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5878729 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature