Early life exposure to residential green space impacts cognitive functioning in children aged 4 to 6 years.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

During early childhood, neuronal networks are highly susceptible to environmental factors. Previous research suggests that green space exposure is beneficial for cognitive functioning. Here, we investigate the associations between residential green space exposure and behavioral problems and cognitive development in children aged four to six years.

Method

We included children participating in the ENVIRONAGE birth cohort. Residential green spaces were calculated based on high-resolution land cover data within several buffers (50-1,000 m) around the residence. The children's behavior was assessed with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) among 411 children. In addition, to evaluate cognitive function, 456 children completed four tasks of the Cambridge

SUBMITTER: Dockx Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8885429 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature